Nasa makes history with closest-ever approach to Sun | BBC News

A Nasa spacecraft has made history by surviving the closest-ever approach to the Sun. The Parker Solar Probe passed just 3.8 million miles (6.1 million km) from the solar surface on Christmas Eve - enduring temperatures of 1,400C and radiation that could have frazzled its on-board electronics. The probe moved faster than any human-made object by hurtling at 430,000mph - the equivalent of flying from London to New York in less than 30 seconds. Scientists hope the mission will help us better our understanding of how the Sun works. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Nasa #BBCNews