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Dr: Eugene N. Parker; visionary of heliophysics and namesake of NASAs Parker Solar Probe, has passed away: He was 94.
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As a young professor at the University of Chicago in the mid-1950s, Parker developed a mathematical
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theory that predicted the solar wind, the constant outflow of solar material from the Sun: Throughout
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his career; Parker revolutionized the field time and again, advancing ideas that addressed the
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fundamental questions about the workings of our Sun and stars throughout the universe.
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'We were saddened t0 learn the news that one of the great scientific minds and leaders of our time has
passed_
said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson
"Dr: Eugene Parker's contributions tO science and to
understanding how our universe works touches s0 much of what we do here at NASA_
Dr. Parker's
legacy will live on through the many active and future NASA missions that build upon his work.
'The field of heliophysics exists in large
because of Dr: Eugene Parker;" said Thomas Zurbuchen;
NASAs associate administrator for science. "Honoring his work by giving Parker Solar Probe his name
is one of the proudest accomplishments of my career My work; my passion for science, and my drive
keep exploring is strongly influenced by this great man. Parker Solar Probe 'touching the Sun;' is a
fitting accomplishment for his namesake mission:
In 2018, Parker became the first person tO witness the launch of a spacecraft bearing his name
NASAs Parker Solar Probe continues its mission today in pursuit of the pioneering questions Parker
first envisaged more than a half century ago.
"Anyone who knew Dr: Parker; knew that he was a visionary;
said Nicola Fox, director of the
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