Fastest human-made object
The current fastest human-made object record is 428,746 mph, held by Parker Solar Probe, set on December 24, 2024. Last checked October 9, 2026.
428,746
mph
Parker Solar Probe
- Holder
- Parker Solar Probe
- Record
- 428,746 mph
- Metric
- 690,000 km/h
- Exact figure
- About 690,000 km/h at closest solar approach
- Location
- Near the Sun
- Date set
- December 24, 2024
- Recognized by
- NASA
- Last checked
- October 9, 2026
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