Any updates on the first-ever Parker perihelion results?

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The Parker Solar Probe's first perihelion results have generated significant discussion regarding the delay in data release. As of now, over 17 gigabits of science data have been downloaded, but the full dataset from the first orbit is not expected until April. The delay is attributed to the extensive data processing required and potential impacts from the government shutdown, which may have affected communication and analysis efforts. NASA's blog indicates that the data hints at new discoveries, but specifics remain undisclosed, leading to public speculation about the reasons for the lack of preliminary results.

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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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