NASAs Juno Spacecraft

NASAs Juno Space craft

Esteban Correa
Language arts
Boston International School

Author Note
Andres Orostegui, 11 student, Boston International School
Correspondence concerning this paper should be addressed to Andres Orostegui , 11,
Boston International School, Calle 73B No39-144 Barranquilla, Atlntico. E-mail:
Andresorostregui46@gmail.com

NASAs Juno Spacecraft

NASAs Juno Spacecraft

After traveling through the rough emptiness of space for five years, NASAs Juno will finally
arrive at its destination, planet Jupiter.
Juno will officially begin its mission on July 4, where it will pass through Jupiters thick
atmosphere for the first time. Scientists are interested on investigating Jupiters atmosphere and
core because these may hold the secret of birth of the solar system, as well as giving more
information about this so-called gas giants.
The reason why scientists hadnt begun research on planet Jupiter (other than the 1.8
million miles that separates Jupiter and earth) is because of the planets massive cloud of invisible
radiation that would fry a regular spaceship. These waves of radiation are created due to de
immense pressure the hydrogen molecules are subjected in the planets core, which liberates a
barrage of charged electrons that acts as a coat that prevents any electronic device to function
properly.
As harsh as Jupiters atmosphere may be, Juno was built to withstand the task at hand.
Built with half-inch-thick walls of titanium armoring that protect the fragile electronic circuitry
and three solar panels, Juno was cleverly engineered to orbit the planet multiple times and gather
information about the planet with its multiple built-in infrared cameras.
Even with its impressive design and attention to detail, scientist arent sure if the mission
will be a success; there are a lot of variables that scientist may not have been able to calculate
with five years of anticipation that may alter Junos course and impede any research on Jupiter.

NASAs Juno Spacecraft

On July 4, scientist may receive confirmation from Juno, and begin research on the biggest gas
giant on our solar system, planet Jupiter.
References
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