NASA and Uber join to create next generation air traffic control

Uber and NASA are taking another step toward the future of transportation. The ride-sharing firm signed a second space act agreement with NASA this month to explore ways to implement a safe and efficient air travel network over congested cities. Working off Uber's plans for an urban flying taxi system, NASA will use computer models and simulations to assess how small craft could fit into city life. Uber has plans to launch its Uber Air service in 2020, starting out with piloted flights before becoming fully autonomous within a decade. The ride-sharing firm signed a second space act agreement with NASA this month to explore ways to implement a safe and efficient air travel network over congested cities. An artist's impression is pictured'Urban air mobility could revolutionize the way people and cargo move in our cities and fundamentally change our lifestyle much like smart phones have,' said Jaiwon Shin, associate administrator for NASA's Aeronautics Research and Mission Directorate.