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The image depicts a leaderboard titled "Sun Avoidance Skill Leaderboard," with three columns: Rank, Mission, and Sun Nearest Miss. Leaderboard details: Rank 4303858, Mission: Mariner-10 - 69.0 Million KM. Rank 4303859, Mission: Helios 1 - 46.4 Million KM. Rank 4303860, Mission: BepiColombo - 45.8 Million KM. Rank 4303861, Mission: Messenger - 45.3 Million KM. Rank 4303862, Mission: Solar Orbiter - 43.8 Million KM. Rank 4303863, Mission: Helios 2 - 43.3 Million KM. Rank 4303864, Mission: Parker - 6.17 Million KM. Rank 1 to 4303857 is labeled "All Other Expeditions in Human History." Caption below the leaderboard: "Congratulations to the Parker Solar Probe for setting a new record for 'Worst Job Avoiding the Sun.'" Hidden text: "C'mon, ESA Solar Orbiter team, just give the Parker probe a LITTLE nudge at aphelion. Crash it into the sun. Fulfill the dream of Icarus. It is your destiny."