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One of the most exciting developments this month's space news is from NASA’s Parker Solar Probe, which set records on Christmas Eve 2024 by conducting the closest flyby of the Sun, just 6.1 million kilometers from its surface. The probe reached a staggering speed of 690,000 kilometers per hour to withstand the intense solar heat, with temperatures soaring between 980 to 1,400 degrees Celsius. Researchers eagerly awaited data transmission from the probe on New Year's Day, confirming successful operation amidst harsh conditions.