Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
How close can spacecraft get to the Sun without burning up? That may be a topic of hot debate but researchers are working on a concept to get closer than ever before.
NASA 360 takes a look at the NASA Innovative Advanced Concept (NIAC) that explores the capabilities and benefits of a new solar protection system. To learn more visit: go.nasa.gov/2zxiXW4
To watch the in-depth presentation about this topic, please visit the 2020 NIAC Symposium Vimeo site: vimeo.com/showcase/11008766/video/912827711#t=20374s
This video represents a research study within the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program. NIAC is a visionary and far-reaching aerospace program, one that has the potential to create breakthrough technologies for possible future space missions. However, such early stage technology developments may never become actual NASA missions.
How close can spacecraft get to the Sun without burning up? That may be a topic of hot debate but researchers are working on a concept to get closer than ever before.
NASA 360 takes a look at the NASA Innovative Advanced Concept (NIAC) that explores the capabilities and benefits of a new solar protection system. To learn more visit: go.nasa.gov/2zxiXW4
To watch the in-depth presentation about this topic, please visit the 2020 NIAC Symposium Vimeo site: vimeo.com/showcase/11008766/video/912827711#t=20374s
This video represents a research study within the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program. NIAC is a visionary and far-reaching aerospace program, one that has the potential to create breakthrough technologies for possible future space missions. However, such early stage technology developments may never become actual NASA missions.
