A NASA spacecraft has flown into the sun's atmosphere for the first time in history

In this 2018 handout provided by NASA, the United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket prepares to launch with the Parker Solar Probe onboard.

The Parker Solar Probe’s first passage through the corona, which lasted a few hours, is one of many that are planned for the mission, according to NASA. The next flyby is expected to occur in January.

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Source: NPR Space News