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Launching in 2021, NASA's Lucy Mission will fly by seven different Trojan asteroids that are orbiting the same distance from the Sun as Jupiter. The mission will address the following science objectives:
Surface Geology - Lucy will map the albedo, shape, crater spatial and size-frequency distributions, determine the nature of crustal structure and layering, and determine the relative ages of surface units.
Surface Color and Composition - Lucy will map the color, composition and regolith properties of the surface of the Trojan asteroid and determine the distribution of minerals, ices, and organic species.
Interiors and Bulk Properties - Lucy will determine the masses and densities, and study sub-surface composition via excavation by craters, fractures, ejecta blankets, and exposed bedding.
Satellites and Rings - Lucy will look for rings and satellites of the Trojan asteroids.
Studying Trojan Asteroids with Lucy
Surface Geology - Lucy will map the albedo, shape, crater spatial and size-frequency distributions, determine the nature of crustal structure and layering, and determine the relative ages of surface units.
Surface Color and Composition - Lucy will map the color, composition and regolith properties of the surface of the Trojan asteroid and determine the distribution of minerals, ices, and organic species.
Interiors and Bulk Properties - Lucy will determine the masses and densities, and study sub-surface composition via excavation by craters, fractures, ejecta blankets, and exposed bedding.
Satellites and Rings - Lucy will look for rings and satellites of the Trojan asteroids.
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David Ladd (USRA): Lead Producer
David Ladd (USRA): Lead Video Editor
David Ladd (USRA): Animator
Walt Feimer (KBR Wyle Services, LLC): Animator
Jacquelyn DeMink (USRA): Animator
Michael Lentz (USRA): Animator
Jonathan North (USRA): Animator
David Ladd (USRA): Lead Video Editor
David Ladd (USRA): Animator
Walt Feimer (KBR Wyle Services, LLC): Animator
Jacquelyn DeMink (USRA): Animator
Michael Lentz (USRA): Animator
Jonathan North (USRA): Animator
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SVS >> Asteroid
NASA Science >> Universe
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SVS >> Trojan Asteroid
https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/13651
Keywords:
SVS >> Asteroid
NASA Science >> Universe
SVS >> Trojans
SVS >> Trojan Asteroid
