This Day in Space History | October 16, 2021 | Launch of Lucy

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On October 16, 2021, NASA launched the groundbreaking Lucy mission, setting the stage for an unprecedented exploration of the ancient Jupiter Trojan asteroids. These small bodies, trapped in stable orbits near Jupiter, are like time capsules from the early solar system. Over the next 12 years, Lucy will visit eight Trojan asteroids and three main-belt asteroids, flying past Earth three times to gain a gravity assist. This mission promises to shed light on planetary formation and the solar system's evolution.

🎥 In this video, we take you through Lucy’s incredible journey—exploring how it will break records by visiting more asteroids than any other mission and why scientists are so eager to learn about these ancient space rocks. Discover the science behind Lucy’s ambitious mission and how it got its name from the famous "Lucy" fossil and the Beatles song, "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds." 🌌

Whether you're a space enthusiast or new to planetary science, this video offers a fascinating glimpse into NASA's quest to understand our cosmic origins.

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