The probe is expected to perform its feat at 14:40 Moscow time, but during that time, the flight control center will be out of contact with the spacecraft. Shortly before and after the closest approach to the Sun — on December 21 and 27 — scientists will be waiting for a beacon signal from the spacecraft to confirm its operational status. If everything goes according to plan, the first images captured by the Parker probe may be available shortly after the arrival of the New Year 2025, and scientific data will be transmitted to Earth in the following weeks.