On Aug. 12, NASA successfully launched Parker Solar Probe toward the Sun, where it will fly closer than any spacecraft ever has before. This week’s 10 Things blog tells you what you need to know about how this mission will uncover new secrets about our star: https://go.nasa.gov/2NoapD2 | NASA Solar System Exploration

NASA Solar System Exploration on Reels

NASA Solar System Exploration on Reels

Recreate some of this year's highlights in NASA planetary exploration using our "Eyes on the Solar System" experience. First up, try the #JunoMission's close flyby of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io in February: https://go.nasa.gov/3DxJgNc What we learned: https://go.nasa.gov/4iUF2PP - NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN) spacecraft celebrated 10 years of exploring the Red Planet’s atmosphere: https://go.nasa.gov/4gUcfZQ See its discoveries: https://go.nasa.gov/3XtVxbu - In October,