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NASA Juno Mission Funding and Management Structure

Original title: National Aeronautics and Space Administration → SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE ($184.27M)

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What this does

This document outlines the management structure and initial funding activities for the Juno space mission, which is tasked with achieving specific scientific objectives under NASA oversight.

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Southwest Research Institute

The institute is the recipient of the mission award and serves as the home institution for the Principal Investigator.

NASA

The agency is responsible for funding and overseeing the mission's scientific and operational goals.

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Summary

NASA has selected the Southwest Research Institute to lead the Juno New Frontiers mission, with development moving into in fiscal year 2006. The project involves a collaborative team including the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Lockheed Martin, overseen by Principal Investigator Dr. Scott Bolton.

Key Facts

  • NASA awarded the Juno New Frontiers mission to the Southwest Research Institute.
  • The total funding amount for the mission is $184.27 million.
  • The mission is scheduled to enter Phase B in early fiscal year 2006.
  • Dr. Scott Bolton serves as the Principal Investigator and holds direct accountability to NASA for mission goals and scientific objectives.
  • The Marshall Space Flight Center New Frontiers Program Office manages the Juno mission.
  • The Jet Propulsion Laboratory provides the Project Manager, Rick Grammier, who oversees day-to-day operations.
  • Lockheed Martin Space Systems Division is the designated spacecraft bus provider.
  • The Principal Investigator delegates daily management to the Project Manager, who oversees the project system engineer, payload manager, and other operational leads.
  • The mission is a collaborative effort involving Southwest Research Institute, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Lockheed Martin, and various universities and field centers.

Why It Matters

This document outlines the management structure and initial funding activities for the Juno space mission, which is tasked with achieving specific scientific objectives under NASA oversight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is responsible for the success of the Juno mission?
Dr. Scott Bolton, the Principal Investigator, is responsible to NASA for all aspects of the mission, including scientific objectives and mission goals.
What is the role of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in this mission?
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory acts as the Juno implementation team leader and provides the Project Manager who oversees day-to-day management.

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Centralized Accountability

The document explicitly defines a hierarchical management structure where the Principal Investigator holds total accountability to NASA, delegating operational management to a separate Project Manager.

Connected Entities

organizationSouthwest Research InstituteRecipient of the mission award and home institution of the Principal InvestigatoMap →
personRick GrammierProject Manager responsible for day-to-day management.Map →
personDr. Scott BoltonPrincipal Investigator responsible for all aspects of the Juno mission.Map →
organizationLockheed Martin Space Systems DivisionSpacecraft bus provider.Map →
organizationJet Propulsion LaboratoryJuno implementation team leader.Map →
organizationNational Aeronautics and Space AdministrationAwarding agency for the Juno mission.Map →

Sources

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www.usaspending.gov

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