How close can we actually get to the Sun
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Date: 2025-06-28
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swingardium706
3: 34 tiny point of correction: unless NASA sealed the foam (which would be as counterproductive as it would be costly, and I can find no evidence of them doing so) the carbon foam isn't filled with air, it's filled with nothing. The air escaped the foam because it's so open, so there's nothing in there but vacuum now, which is an exceptionally good insulator.
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3: 34 tiny point of correction: unless NASA sealed the foam (which would be as counterproductive as it would be costly, and I can find no evidence of them doing so) the carbon foam isn't filled with air, it's filled with nothing. The air escaped the foam because it's so open, so there's nothing in there but vacuum now, which is an exceptionally good insulator.
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rickseiden1
When I see big speeds like 630, 000 km/h I always wonder what percentage that is of the speed of light. In this case, it's 0. 06% the speed of light. That's just crazy. The fasted man made thing hasn't even gone 1/10 of 1 percent of the speed of light.
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When I see big speeds like 630, 000 km/h I always wonder what percentage that is of the speed of light. In this case, it's 0. 06% the speed of light. That's just crazy. The fasted man made thing hasn't even gone 1/10 of 1 percent of the speed of light.
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fatihtaskin309
The amount of science going on behind every single concept being mentioned in this 5 minute video is probably insane and took 10. 000 years to come up with! My simple mind does not pick up any of it but still AMAZED! Go HUMANITY!
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The amount of science going on behind every single concept being mentioned in this 5 minute video is probably insane and took 10. 000 years to come up with! My simple mind does not pick up any of it but still AMAZED! Go HUMANITY!
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mister_r447
4: 33 Why use that paint only on the shield
Even if the rest of of probe wouldn't be as effective at handling the heat, surelly it would be better off with that Solar White paint on those places then without, right
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4: 33 Why use that paint only on the shield
Even if the rest of of probe wouldn't be as effective at handling the heat, surelly it would be better off with that Solar White paint on those places then without, right
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NullCipherZero
Oberth More like the ultimate Leyland Gravity Whip Maneuver.
If you know, you know.
(But, seriously, the Leyland is a fictional, videogame homage to Oberth's work, but mostly used with planets, not stars)
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Oberth More like the ultimate Leyland Gravity Whip Maneuver.
If you know, you know.
(But, seriously, the Leyland is a fictional, videogame homage to Oberth's work, but mostly used with planets, not stars)
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RythmGkwd
Huge respect to all the professionals involved with the Parker Solar Probe project and all the engineers and scientists in general!
The animation and sound design of this video is so good, wonderfully done
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Huge respect to all the professionals involved with the Parker Solar Probe project and all the engineers and scientists in general!
The animation and sound design of this video is so good, wonderfully done
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derkaiser420
It is amazing to me how scientists can figure this stuff out. Who would think slingshotting around the Sun could launch a probe past Pluto in three years. The fact that someone thought of that is crazy.
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It is amazing to me how scientists can figure this stuff out. Who would think slingshotting around the Sun could launch a probe past Pluto in three years. The fact that someone thought of that is crazy.
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kirbymarchbarcena
0: 14 Surfs the solar winds at more than 630, 000 kilometers per hour
I'm surprised that such satellite can travel that fast without collecting cosmic dust and suffer solar wind friction.
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0: 14 Surfs the solar winds at more than 630, 000 kilometers per hour
I'm surprised that such satellite can travel that fast without collecting cosmic dust and suffer solar wind friction.
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ChristyHarwell56
I'm 58 and have seen the job market change. Starting at the top isn't always possible. Earning $85, 000 is a significant achievement and a stepping stone to greater opportunities.
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I'm 58 and have seen the job market change. Starting at the top isn't always possible. Earning $85, 000 is a significant achievement and a stepping stone to greater opportunities.
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ted_ed
Parker, Get me pictures of the Sun!
Parker i dont pay to stand around doing nothing, now fly over the scorging sun and get me those pictures
The sun is a menace and must be stopped
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Parker, Get me pictures of the Sun!
Parker i dont pay to stand around doing nothing, now fly over the scorging sun and get me those pictures
The sun is a menace and must be stopped
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siddjoshi2053
I had submitted my name to be included on the mission, and I'm proud to say that my name is onboard the Parker Solar Probe traveling through space toward the Sun!
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I had submitted my name to be included on the mission, and I'm proud to say that my name is onboard the Parker Solar Probe traveling through space toward the Sun!
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FeederBot
The one time I got really close to the Sun, I learned that an ancient alien civilization attempted to blow it up to power a time travel machine
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The one time I got really close to the Sun, I learned that an ancient alien civilization attempted to blow it up to power a time travel machine
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ted_ed
The closer we get to the Sun, the more we understand our limits and our courage. Science isn’t just about distance, it’s about discovery.
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The closer we get to the Sun, the more we understand our limits and our courage. Science isn’t just about distance, it’s about discovery.
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Azazael_8
You were doing great until 3: 17. Why don’t you use the metric system every time It’s UNIVERSAL. Most of the world does not use inches.
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You were doing great until 3: 17. Why don’t you use the metric system every time It’s UNIVERSAL. Most of the world does not use inches.
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XAirForcedotcom
Battery cables for a Type II civilization. We need to unify the world and actually get to type two before we run out of energy.
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Battery cables for a Type II civilization. We need to unify the world and actually get to type two before we run out of energy.
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Yusso
What's wrong with shooting a probe directly to the sun in a straight line It can still send data back to earth until it dies, right
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What's wrong with shooting a probe directly to the sun in a straight line It can still send data back to earth until it dies, right
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anursetiawan
4: 09 why not both Heat absorbing carbon then radiate them, added with 2 level of reflective and super reflective shields
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4: 09 why not both Heat absorbing carbon then radiate them, added with 2 level of reflective and super reflective shields
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auro1986
how you have to make a material that becomes cold when heat is applied on it. maybe such thing does exist but classified
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how you have to make a material that becomes cold when heat is applied on it. maybe such thing does exist but classified
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