What is the mission timeline/itinerary for the Parker Solar Probe?
The Parker Solar Probe mission timeline/itinerary is as follows:
Launch: August 12, 2018
First Venus Flyby: October 3, 2018
Second Venus Flyby: February 26, 2019
Third Venus Flyby: July 11, 2020
Fourth Venus Flyby: August 20, 2021
Fifth Venus Flyby: February 15, 2022
Sixth Venus Flyby: August 11, 2022
Seventh Venus Flyby: February 4, 2023
Eighth Venus Flyby: August 7, 2023
First Perihelion: November 5, 2018
Second Perihelion: April 4, 2020
Third Perihelion: September 1, 2021
Fourth Perihelion: January 29, 2023
Fifth Perihelion: June 24, 2024
Sixth Perihelion: November 11, 2024
Seventh Perihelion: April 7, 2026
Eighth Perihelion: September 2, 2027
End of Mission: December 31, 2025