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The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, traveling at high speed through our solar system, was hit by a solar coronal mass ejection, raising questions about its physical and trajectory changes. It exhibits unusual features like a high CO2 to water ratio and is approaching Mars closely, offering a rare opportunity to study interstellar objects' interactions with solar phenomena.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe has become the first spacecraft to fly through a powerful solar explosion near the sun, providing scientists with unprecedented insights into space weather. The probe detected and observed a coronal mass ejection (CME), which can expel magnetic fields and plasma at high speeds. By studying the CME early in its evolution, researchers gained valuable information about these stellar events and their potential impact on Earth. The spacecraft's robust design and autonomous systems allowed it to withstand the CME without any significant effects. Scientists hope to encounter more CMEs as the probe continues its mission closer to the sun.