Solar Orbiter makes first close approach to the sun

Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - 08:20 in Astronomy & Space

ESA's sun-exploring mission Solar Orbiter has made its first close approach to the star on June 15, getting as close as 77 million kilometers to its surface, about half the distance between the sun and Earth.

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