Parker Solar Probe: From Exploration to Paradigm-Shifting Discoveries

The Parker Solar Probe mission has been revolutionizing our understanding of the Sun for nearly half a solar cycle, providing unprecedented insights into its dynamic atmosphere. Having completed 22 of its planned 24 orbits during the mission's prime science phase, the spacecraft continues to deliver data of unmatched quality, captivating both the global scientific community and the public. Parker Solar Probe has already yielded paradigm-shifting discoveries, cementing its status as one of the most successful heliophysics missions to date. With the spacecraft and its instruments performing exceptionally well, the mission's future beyond the prime science phase looks exceedingly promising. I will provide an overview the mission's remarkable achievements and explore its potential as we move into the declining phase of solar cycle 25 and beyond.