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What characteristics of the sun would make it a difficult place to explore or visit?

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The heat is a very important factor. NASA has to develop special heat shields that can withstand the temperatures of the sun (5778K or 5505°C)
The sun is also 150 million km away, and would take 19 years to get there, going 885 km/h.
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