NASA successfully launched the spacecraft to approach the Sun.

The Parker probe left the launch pad in California, USA, today to carry out the mission to reach the Sun at the closest distance.

The Alliance Delta IV rocket carries NASA's spacecraft from the launch pad from the Space Launching Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida, USA, at 2:53 pm on August 12, Vietnam time, Fox News reported. . Thousands of people gathered near the air station to monitor the event.

Parker will be the first spacecraft to fly over the outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere.

According to the original plan, the train will depart in the afternoon, but some technical problems cause the launch schedule to be pushed back. NASA hopes this $ 1.5 billion mission provides scientists with important information about the solar system and many other valuable data.

Parker will be the first spacecraft to fly over the outermost layer of the Sun's atmosphere. It is subjected to tremendous radiation and heat while approaching its position more than 6 million kilometers from the star's surface. This distance is 7 times shorter than the old record Helios 2 achieved in 1976. Meanwhile, the average distance between Earth and Sun is approximately 150 million km.

Spacecraft with equipment will be protected by 11.4cm thick composite carbon composite material. The shield helps to cope with the heat that can reach about 1,370 degrees Celsius outside.

Parker expected to approach the Sun in November. Thanks to Venus's gravity, the ship will complete 7 flights over the Sun to gradually approach this star. In the latest approach in 2024, the Parker will fly about 692,000 km / h, setting a new speed record for artificial objects.