Our Journey to Transforming Aviation on This Week @NASA - June 17, 2016

TL;DR

NASA Administrator discusses the agency's 10-year research plan for aviation and introduces the X-57 experimental aircraft, while the Juno spacecraft is set to arrive at Jupiter on July 4.

Transcript

“Here’s some of the stories trending This Week at NASA!” On June 17, NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden gave the keynote address at the Aviation 2016 conference in Washington. The speech entitled “Concept to Reality

• Our Journey to Transforming Aviation,” focused on NASA Aeronautics New Aviation Horizons, a 10-year research plan based on the presid... Read More

Key Insights

• 👨‍🔬 NASA Administrator discussed the agency's plan for aviation research, highlighting the development of experimental aircraft and roadmaps for safe aviation growth.
• ✊ The X-57 experimental aircraft, powered by electric motors, showcases NASA's commitment to transforming aviation technology.
• 💯 The Juno spacecraft's arrival at Jupiter on July 4 will provide valuable data on the planet's core, composition, and magnetic fields, contributing to our understanding of the solar system's origins.
• 💨 The Juno mission's orbit over the poles of Jupiter presents an exciting opportunity to explore the planet in unprecedented ways.
• 🔥 The Orbital/ATK Cygnus cargo craft was released from the International Space Station and will burn up in the Earth's atmosphere, carrying trash and conducting a fire safety experiment.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the focus of NASA's 10-year research plan for aviation?

NASA's research plan for aviation, known as New Aviation Horizons, aims to develop, manufacture, and flight-test experimental aircraft or X-planes.

Q: What is the X-57 experimental aircraft?

The X-57, nicknamed "Maxwell," is an experimental airplane powered by 14 electric motors. Its propellers are unique, showcasing NASA's efforts in transforming aviation technology.

Q: What is the purpose of the Juno mission to Jupiter?

The Juno spacecraft is on a mission to study Jupiter's core, composition, magnetic fields, and gain insights into the origins of the solar system through its observations.

Q: What is the significance of the Juno spacecraft orbiting over the poles of Jupiter?

Orbiting over the poles provides a unique perspective to study Jupiter that previous missions haven't achieved. This will help scientists uncover new details about the largest planet in our solar system.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden gives a keynote address at the Aviation 2016 conference, focusing on the agency's 10-year research plan for aviation and introducing the X-57 experimental aircraft.

• Juno spacecraft, after five years, is scheduled to arrive at Jupiter on July 4, becoming the first spacecraft to orbit over the poles of the planet, providing new insights into its core, composition, and magnetic fields.