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NASA counts down to historic mission to the sun

The Parker Solar Probe is expected to take off from Florida early Saturday on a trip to learn the secrets of the sun. The spacecraft, which is about the size of a compact car, will reach inside the sun's blistering atmosphere. CBS News’ Omar Villafranca has the details.
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