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Mars 2020 Perseverance Joins NASA’s Here to Observe Program
Katie Stack Morgan and Nicole Spanovich with the NASA Here to Observe Program students and faculty from Kutztown University. Kutztown University The Mars 2020 Perseverance mission has recently joined the NASA Here to Observe (H2O) program, where NASA planetary missions are partnered with universities to encourage undergraduate students from historically marginalized groups to pursue a career in STEM. As part of this program, the Perseverance mission has been paired with Kutztown University, located in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Selected undergraduate students at the university will be able to observe and interact with Perseverance mission team members throughout this academic year to learn about the individuals who are part of the team and what it means to work on the rover mission.
To help kick off the program and our new partnership, I traveled to Kutztown along with the Perseverance Deputy Project Scientist, Katie Stack Morgan. We met several members of the Kutztown faculty and staff, toured their beautiful campus, and spent time getting to know the students participating in the H2O program this year. Katie and I were impressed by the enthusiasm and engagement exhibited by the students during our visit. We presented an introduction to the Perseverance mission including the recent discoveries, upcoming plans, and who comprises the mission team. There was also ample time to answer the many thoughtful questions about both the mission and the career paths of both me and Katie.
As part of this program, the students will observe select Perseverance mission meetings and activities. We kicked this off in October when the students observed a Geologic Context Working Group meeting to learn how scientists work together to understand the data gathered by the rover and make decisions about what the rover should do next. The students will also be paired with mentors from the Perseverance mission team throughout this academic year where they’ll have the chance to learn about the various career paths our team members have taken, read scientific papers, and prepare for a trip to the Lunar and Planetary Sciences Conference.
Overall, we have a great plan for our H2O partnership and are looking forward to welcoming Kutztown University to the Perseverance mission!
Written by Nicole Spanovich, Mars 2020 Perseverance Science Office Manager at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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El silencioso avión supersónico experimental X-59 de la NASA se encuentra en un puesto de rodaje en las instalaciones Skunk Works de Lockheed Martin en Palmdale, California, arrancando su motor por primera vez. Estas pruebas de funcionamiento del motor comienzan a baja potencia y permiten al equipo del X-59 verificar que los sistemas de la aeronave funcionan juntos mientras está propulsada por su propio motor. El X-59 es la pieza central de la misión Quesst de la NASA, que pretende resolver uno de los principales obstáculos a los vuelos supersónicos sobre tierra haciendo que los estampidos sónicos sean más silenciosos.NASA/Carla Thomas Read this story in English here.
La misión Quesst de la NASA ha alcanzado un hito importante con el inicio de las pruebas de motor que propulsará el silencioso avión supersónico experimental X-59.
Estas pruebas de arranque del motor, que comenzaron el 30 de octubre, permiten al equipo del X-59 verificar el funcionamiento conjunto de los sistemas de la aeronave propulsados con su propio motor. En pruebas anteriores, el X-59 utilizó fuentes de energía externas. Las pruebas de arranque del motor preparan el terreno para la siguiente fase de progreso hacia el vuelo de la aeronave experimental.
El equipo del X-59 está realizando las pruebas de arranque del motor por fases. En esta primera fase, el motor giró a una velocidad relativamente baja sin ignición para comprobar si hay fugas y asegurar que todos los sistemas se comunican correctamente. Seguidamente, el equipo llenó el avión de combustible y empezó a probar el motor a baja potencia, con el objetivo de verificar que este y otros sistemas de la aeronave funcionan sin anomalías ni fugas mientras el motor está encendido.
El piloto de pruebas de Lockheed Martin Dan Canin se sienta en la cabina del silencioso avión supersónico experimental X-59 de la NASA en un puesto de rodaje en las instalaciones Skunk Works de Lockheed Martin en Palmdale, California, antes de su primera prueba de motor. En estas pruebas, el X-59 funcionaba con su propio motor, mientras que en pruebas anteriores dependía de fuentes externas. El X-59 es la pieza central de la misión Quesst de la NASA, que intenta resolver uno de los principales obstáculos a los vuelos supersónicos sobre tierra haciendo que los estampidos sónicos sean más silenciosos.NASA/Carla Thomas “La primera fase de las pruebas del motor fue en realidad un calentamiento para asegurarnos de que todo funcionaba bien antes de ponerlo en marcha”, dijo Jay Brandon, ingeniero jefe del X-59 de la NASA. “Luego pasamos al primer arranque real del motor. Eso sacó al motor del modo de conservación en el que había estado desde su instalación en la aeronave. Fue la primera revisión para ver que funcionaba correctamente y todos los sistemas que afectaban (hidráulicos, sistema eléctrico, sistemas de control ambiental, etc.) parecían funcionar”.
El X-59 generará un estampido más silencioso en vez de un estampido fuerte mientras vuela a una velocidad más rápida que la del sonido. El avión es la pieza central de la misión Quesst de la NASA, que recopilará datos sobre cómo percibe la gente estos estampidos, proporcionando información a los reguladores que podría ayudar a eliminar las prohibiciones existentes sobre vuelos supersónicos comerciales sobre tierra.
El motor, un F-18 Super Hornet F414-GE-100 modificado, contiene casi 10.000 kilogramos (22.000 libras) de energía propulsora, que permitirá que el X-59 alcance la velocidad de crucero deseada de Mach 1,4 (casi 1.500 kilómetros por hora, o 925 millas por hora) a una altitud de aproximadamente casi 17.000 metros (55.000 pies). Se sitúa en un lugar poco tradicional, encima de la aeronave, para contribuir a que el X-59 sea más silencioso.
Las pruebas del motor forman parte de una serie de ensayos necesarios para garantizar la seguridad del vuelo y para lograr el éxito de los objetivos de la misión. Debido a los retos que supone alcanzar esta fase crítica de las pruebas, el primer vuelo del X-59 se ha programado ahora para 2025. El equipo técnico seguirá avanzando en las pruebas críticas en tierra y abordará cualquier problema técnico que descubra con esta aeronave experimental única en su género. El equipo del X-59 tendrá una fecha más concreta del primer vuelo una vez que se completen estas pruebas con éxito.
Las pruebas se están llevando a cabo en las instalaciones Skunk Works de Lockheed Martin en Palmdale, California. Durante fases posteriores, el equipo probará la aeronave a alta potencia con cambios de aceleración rápidos, seguidos por una simulación de las condiciones de vuelo actual.
El silencioso avión supersónico experimental X-59 de la NASA se sitúa en un puesto de rodaje en las instalaciones Skunk Works de Lockheed Martin en Palmdale, California, antes de su primer arranque de motor. Las pruebas de motor forman parte de una serie de ensayos integrados en tierra necesarios para garantizar la seguridad del vuelo y la consecución de los objetivos de la misión. El X-59 es la pieza central de la misión Quesst de la NASA, que trata de resolver uno de los principales obstáculos a los vuelos supersónicos sobre tierra haciendo que los estampidos sónicos sean más silenciosos.NASA/Carla Thomas “El éxito de estas carreras será el comienzo de la culminación de los últimos ocho años de mi carrera”, dijo Paul Dees, jefe adjunto de propulsión de la NASA del X-59. “Esto no es el final de la emoción, sino un pequeño peldaño hacia el principio. Es como la primera nota de una sinfonía, donde años de trabajo en equipo detrás del escenario se ponen ahora a prueba para comprobar que nuestros esfuerzos han sido eficaces, y las notas seguirán tocando una canción armoniosa hasta el vuelo”.
Después de poner en marcha el motor, el equipo del X-59 pasará a las pruebas de pájaro de hierro virtual (una estructura que se utiliza para probar los sistemas de una aeronave en un laboratorio, simulando un vuelo real), en las que se introducirán datos en al avión bajo condiciones normales y de fallo. A continuación, el equipo procederá a una serie de pruebas de rodaje, donde el avión se pondrá en movimiento en tierra. Estas pruebas se seguirán por las últimas preparaciones para el primer vuelo.
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From the Mission Control Center to community celebrations, Kenneth Attocknie blends safety expertise with a commitment to cultural connection.
For the past 25 years at NASA, Attocknie has dedicated his career to safeguarding the International Space Station and supporting real-time mission operations at Johnson Space Center in Houston.
As a principal safety engineer in the Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate, Attocknie ensures the safe operation of the space station’s environmental control and life support system. This system is vital for maintaining the life-sustaining environment aboard the orbiting laboratory— a critical foundation for similar systems planned for future Artemis missions.
Official portrait of Kenneth Attocknie.NASA/Bill Stafford As a contractor with SAIC, Attocknie has served as a flight controller, astronaut crew office engineer, and astronaut crew instructor. He joined NASA just as the first two modules of the space station, Zarya and Unity, connected in space on Dec. 6, 1998.
“I’ve supported the space station ever since and have been blessed to witness the remarkable progression of this amazing orbiting experiment,” he said. “I feel I have found a way to contribute positively to NASA’s mission: to improve life for all people on our planet.”
He also contributed to closing out the Space Shuttle Program and worked in system safety for the Constellation program.
As part of SAIC’s Employee Resource Group, Attocknie supports the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement project, which uses project-based learning to inspire high school students from underrepresented communities to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. He continues to advocate for Native Americans as a member of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society, helping NASA engage with college students across Indian Country.
Flight controller Kenneth Attocknie on console in the Blue Flight Control Room during Expedition 11. NASA/Mark Sowa Attocknie strives to contribute to a space exploration legacy that uplifts and unites cultures, paving the way for a future in human spaceflight that honors and empowers all.
A member of the Comanche and Caddo tribes of Oklahoma, he has made it his mission to create a cross-cultural exchange between NASA and Native communities to provide opportunities for Natives to visit Johnson.
One of his proudest moments was organizing a Native American Heritage Month event with NASA’s Equal Opportunity and Diversity Office. The celebration brought together Native dancers and singers from Oklahoma and Texas to honor their heritage at Johnson.
“Seeing the Johnson community rally around this event was amazing,” said Attocknie. “It was a profound experience to share and celebrate my culture here.”
A traditional dance exhibition during a Native American cultural celebration at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. NASA/Allison Bills Overcoming challenges and setbacks has been part of his NASA experience as well. “Finding and achieving my purpose is always an ongoing journey,” he said. “Accepting what might seem like a regression is the first step of growth. There’s always a lesson to be found, and every disappointment can fuel a new ambition and direction. Ride the waves, be humble, learn lessons, and above all, always keep going.”
He believes that NASA’s mission is deeply connected to diversity and inclusion. “You can’t truly benefit humankind if you don’t represent humankind,” said Attocknie. “The status quo may feel comfortable, but it leads to stagnation and is the antithesis of innovation.”
Kenneth Attocknie (middle) celebrates his Native American culture with the Caddo tribe of Oklahoma.NASA/Allison Bills Attocknie’s hope for the Artemis Generation? “A healthier planet, society, and the desire to pass on lessons of stewardship for our environment. All life is precious.”
He sees NASA as a gateway to a brighter future: “NASA can truly harness its influence to be an example for our planet, not only in the new heavenly bodies we journey to but also in the new human spirits we touch.”
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