Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
The Lucy Mission: First to the Jupiter Trojan Asteroids – Editorial. |
| Authors: |
Noll, Keith S.1 (AUTHOR) keith.s.noll@nasa.gov, Levison, Harold F.2 (AUTHOR), Marchi, Simone2 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Space Science Reviews. Dec2025, Vol. 221 Issue 8, p1-5. 5p. |
| Subjects: |
Solar system, Origin of planets, Scientific observation, United States. National Aeronautics & Space Administration, Aerospace industries, Scientific expeditions, Space vehicles, Scientific apparatus & instruments |
| Abstract: |
The article focuses on NASA's Lucy spacecraft, which is on a mission to study the Jupiter Trojan asteroids, a largely unexplored group of celestial bodies in the Solar System. Launched in October 2021, Lucy aims to investigate five different Trojan systems over a 12-year period, providing insights into the early history of the Solar System and the formation of these asteroids. The spacecraft has already completed two flybys of Main Belt asteroids, revealing unique features and compositions. The mission involves collaboration among various institutions and includes advanced scientific instruments designed to analyze the surface geology and composition of the Trojans, contributing to a broader understanding of planetary formation. [Extracted from the article] |
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