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Inspiring Science Learning through NASA's Lucy Mission: The Trojan Asteroids and Public Engagement in Space Exploration

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Title: Inspiring Science Learning through NASA's Lucy Mission: The Trojan Asteroids and Public Engagement in Space Exploration
Language: English
Authors: Marley Robinson Belot
Source: Online Submission. 2025.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 5
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools
Secondary Education
Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Science Education, Space Exploration, Astronomy, Informal Education, Learner Engagement, Scientific Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Science Interests, STEM Education, STEM Careers, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Outreach Programs, High School Students, College Students
Abstract: This paper explores how public and student engagement with NASA's Lucy Mission--targeting the Jupiter Trojan asteroids affects informal science learning, interest in planetary science, and youth engagement with space-related careers. Through a mixed-methods study including surveys, observational data, and analysis of public outreach campaigns, we examine how narratives of the Trojan asteroids as ancient solar system relics contribute to science communication and identity development in learners. The study reveals that space missions focused on less familiar celestial bodies, like the Trojans, evoke curiosity and promote higher-order questions about solar system origins. Findings highlight the role of underexplored topics in expanding the reach of space education and recommend strategies to leverage science missions for broader educational impact in both formal and informal settings.
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