On Christmas Eve, the Parker Solar Probe made history by coming within 6.1 million kilometers of the Sun, the closest any spacecraft has ever been. Launched in August 2018, the probe aims to study solar storms and their effects on communication systems. Although contact with the spacecraft has been lost due to its proximity to the Sun, NASA officials are eagerly awaiting data to advance their understanding of the solar atmosphere. Future close approaches are scheduled for March and June 2025.