Lucy Mission: Exploring Jupiter's Trojan Asteroids

YouTube·Planetary Science

Embark on a cosmic journey with NASA's Lucy spacecraft as it ventures towards the unexplored Jupiter Trojan asteroids in this 45-minute session at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Discover the mission's objectives to uncover secrets of our solar system's formation from over 4 billion years ago. Learn about the significance of these celestial "fossils" and their potential to reveal our cosmic origins. Explore the progress of Lucy's 12-year voyage, gaining insights into the challenges and triumphs of this groundbreaking mission. Engage with scientists at the forefront of this exploration as they share their quest to unlock the mysteries of our celestial neighborhood and piece together the birth story of our solar system.