NASA's OSIRIS-APEX Survives Unexpectedly Close Sun Encounter
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NASA's OSIRIS-APEX probe successfully survived its closest approach to the sun on January 2, emerging unscathed and confirming the effectiveness of its protective measures. Originally known as OSIRIS-REx, the probe is now on an extended mission to the asteroid Apophis, requiring several close passes to the sun. The spacecraft's systems and onboard camera performed well despite the intense solar radiation, with the next close encounter scheduled for September 1.
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