SPACE - ‘Burn complete, orbit obtained’: Juno mission ready to unlock Jupiter’s secrets

After an almost five year journey, the US space agency’s solar-powered Juno spacecraft has arrived on Jupiter's doorstep and is "ready to unlock" all Jupiter's secrets.

Jubilant scientists in NASA control room rose to standing ovation when Juno was confirmed to have entered Jupiter's orbit after the burning of the engine. Ahead of the final descent into Jupiter's orbit, scientists were on the edge of their seat hoping for Juno to complete the maneuver before it ran out of power. Once in orbit, Juno is to circle the planet 37 times over the next 20 months, flying some 3,100 miles (5,000 kilometers) from Jupiter’s surface.

It seems to watch a  film of science fiction, but it is a reality. We are at the end,  arrived to the years 3000, and now nothing can surprise us, in technology. Really appreciated the steadiness of all staff in following this very intense and difficult project 24/7 for more than 5 years! 

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INC News, 05/07/2016 - source: ©RTNews