Summary:
- NASA's Parker Solar Probe is set to make a close flyby of Venus on November 21, 2022, using the planet's gravity to adjust its orbit and prepare for its historic encounter with the Sun.
- During the flyby, the probe will come within 517 miles (832 kilometers) of Venus' surface, allowing it to capture high-resolution images and data about the planet's atmosphere and surface features.
- The data collected during the Venus flyby will help scientists better understand the planet's geology and how it interacts with the solar wind, which could provide insights into the evolution of Earth and other terrestrial planets.