Closest approach to the Sun by a spacecraft
The current closest approach to the sun by a spacecraft record is 3,827,647 miles, held by Parker Solar Probe, set on December 24, 2024. Last checked October 9, 2026.
3,827,647
miles
Parker Solar Probe
- Holder
- Parker Solar Probe
- Record
- 3,827,647 miles
- Metric
- 6.2 million km
- Exact figure
- 6.16 million km from the Sun's surface
- Location
- Solar corona
- Date set
- December 24, 2024
- Recognized by
- NASA
- Last checked
- October 9, 2026
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