NASA says its Parker Solar Probe has survived the closest ever approach to the Sun.
The space agency says the craft is safe and operational after passing 3.8 million miles from the solar surface on Christmas Eve.
The mission hopes to provide more understanding of how the Sun works.
Astronomer Professor Mark McCaughrean says it should provide valuable information.
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The space agency says the craft is safe and operational after passing 3.8 million miles from the solar surface on Christmas Eve.
The mission hopes to provide more understanding of how the Sun works.
Astronomer Professor Mark McCaughrean says it should provide valuable information.
IN: 'The surface...
OUT: ...understand that.'
DUR: 30 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1227probe-prof1.mp3