The Parker Solar Probe Just Made History

What s up with the Parker Solar Probe Neil deGrasse Tyson breaks down humanitys closest approach to the Sun, why the probe hasnt melted, and what scientists are hoping to learn. Check out our second channel, StarTalkPlus Get the NEW StarTalk book, To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery on Amazon: Support us on Patreon: FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk Astrophysicist Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic cohosts, guest celebrities scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up , StarTalk, neildegrassetyson Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: The Parker Solar Probe 00:50 The Closest Approach to the Sun 1:57 How The Probe Doesnt Melt 3:48 Touching The Suns Corona 4:47 Understanding the Sun