B Any updates on the first-ever Parker perihelion results?

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The Parker Solar Probe's first perihelion results have been received, but detailed updates are lacking, leading to speculation about delays in data processing and communication. The project's blog indicates that data downloads began on December 7, and it may take weeks to fully process the information. Concerns have been raised about the absence of preliminary results, particularly given the public interest and funding involved in such missions. Some participants suggest that the government shutdown may have contributed to the communication delays, while others emphasize the importance of thorough data analysis before public release. Overall, the lack of timely updates is seen as unusual for a mission of this significance.
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Thanks @Zeke137. Since we'll have to wait some months before the scientific results of Parker become available, I think it's best that we close this thread and thank everyone for their contributions.

Once Parker results become public, we can open a new thread to contain the discussion.

Thank you all again.
 
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