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Dr: Eugene N. Parker; visionary of heliophysics and namesake of NASA's 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
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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
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 to 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'5
legacy will live on through the many active and future NASA missions that build upon his work:
'The field of heliophysics exists in
part 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
drive
to keep exploring is strongly influenced by this great man_
Parker Solar Probe 'touching the Sun;' is a
fitting accomplishment for his namesake mission: '
2018, Parker became the first person tO witness the launch of
spacecraft bearing his name
NASAs Parker Solar Probe continues its mission today in pursuit of the pioneering questions Parker
first envisaged more
half century ago_
"Anyone who knew Dr: Parker; knew that he was
visionary;'
said Nicola Fox; director of the
Heliophysics Division at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
was honored t0 stand with him at the
launch of Parker Solar Probe and have loved getting to share with him all the exciting science results,
seeing his face light up with everv new image and data plot
showed him; | will sincerel
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