Core Insights - The Parker Solar Probe has successfully completed another close flyby of the Sun, reaching a distance of approximately 6.2 million kilometers from the solar surface, and traveling at a speed of about 687,000 kilometers per hour, setting new distance records since late last year [1][3] - The probe aims to gather data on the solar atmosphere and solar wind, addressing scientific questions regarding the high temperature of the corona, the acceleration of solar wind, and the origins of high-energy solar particles [2][4] Group 1: Parker Solar Probe's Mission and Achievements - Since its launch in August 2018, the Parker Solar Probe has conducted 24 close flybys of the Sun, leading to significant discoveries such as the magnetic field reversal structure of solar wind and the confirmation of a dust-free zone near the Sun [3] - The probe is equipped with four advanced instruments designed to measure various physical parameters of solar wind and capture images of solar disturbances, ensuring its functionality under extreme solar radiation through a specially designed thermal protection system [2][3] Group 2: Solar Activity and Its Implications - The Sun exhibits an approximately 11-year cycle of activity, currently in its 25th solar cycle, characterized by an increase in sunspot numbers and complex magnetic structures, leading to frequent solar flares and coronal mass ejections that significantly impact the Earth's space environment [3][4] - Other international missions, including the European Solar Orbiter and China's Kuafu-1 and Xihe satellites, are also observing solar activity to enhance understanding of solar phenomena and improve predictive capabilities regarding solar storms, which can affect critical infrastructure on Earth [4]