Parker Solar Probe gets ready for launch in August

The Parker Solar Probe, NASA's spacecraft that is to approach the "surface" of the Sun for the first time in humanity, is expected to be launched on August 4 and it is now in the last stage of treatment. The spacecraft will be put into orbit with the help of a Delta IV rocket from the United Launch Alliance

The last phase of the gear processing activities began on 3 [19659002] April in Titusville, Florida. Regarding the Delta IV rocket, compared to the others available in the US fleet, it is the first to spend so much time on the launch pad in final preparation. Extended rocket flows for this rocket provided by the United Launch Alliance (ULA) ensure that the rocket will be prepared for future major missions, such as the Parker Solar probe.

Make sure everything works before launch

The ULA team has conducted many tests to make sure that all Delta IV Heavy rocket systems work without problems. Engineers want to be completely badured that nothing is going wrong on launch day. However, no matter how many ULA tests are performed, there are still some factors that can affect the operation of the rocket and it can not be changed. This means that, regardless of the level of testing of certain elements of the rocket, they can still malfunction in the unfortunate situation of something that is wrong.

Still, a thorough test is needed for weeks. before the launch, new potential problems can come to the surface, allowing scientists to fix them at the right time. This is to ensure that the mission will not be delayed and that things will go as planned.

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