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Lucy's Launch

NASA’s Lucy spacecraft launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Oct. 16, 2021, on a 12-year journey to Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids. Browse NASA images of the launch.

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A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Lucy spacecraft aboard launches from Space Launch Complex 41, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

NASA/Bill Ingalls

Lucy Mission Images

Images and videos from NASA's library

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NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is moved from the Work Processing Cell to the Airlock inside the Astrotech Space Operations Facility in Titusville, Florida, on Sept. 29, 2021.

NASA/Ben Smegelsky

Mission Videos

A spacecraft is shown approaching a globe of Earth, with a starry black sky in the background.

Lucy Mission Overview

Learn more about the Lucy mission to the Jupiter Trojan asteroids.

A computer rendering of the gold-hued plaque aboard the Lucy mission: mission logos, an orbital diagram and various inspiring quotations are shown.

NASA Lucy Mission's Message to the Future

Discover the special plaque that is onboard the Lucy spacecraft.

artist's concept of the Trojan asteroids

Where in the Solar System are the Trojan Asteroids?

Lucy is headed to Jupiter's Trojan asteroids, but where exactly are they?

An image of asteroid Dinkinesh, a pair of grey asteroids with a slightly jagged surface, taken from the Lucy spacecraft.

Lucy Sees Asteroid Dinkinesh in Detail

On Nov. 1, 2023, NASA’s Lucy spacecraft flew by the main-belt asteroid Dinkinesh.

Illustration of looping orbits to reach asteroids in front of and behind Jupiter.

Lucy Spacecraft's Second Slingshot of Earth

NASA's Lucy mission is heading to the Jupiter Trojans, but to get there, Lucy needs a little help from Earth.

Lucy Goes to Space

Discover the mysteries of the solar system through the eyes of the Lucy mission and its team members.

A cartoon spacecraft stares out into the solar system.

Exploring the Solar System: Lucy Goes to Space

Episode 1 features Deputy Principal Investigator Cathy Olkin.

A cartoon spacecraft is shown orbiting around the Sun. Jupiter's orbit is also shown, as are the locations of the two Trojan asteroid groups.

Lagrange Points: Lucy Goes to Space

Episode 2 features Principal Investigator Hal Levison.

Planning for a Spacecraft Launch: Lucy Goes to Space

Episode 3 features Project Manager Donya Douglas-Bradshaw.

An animation showing a pockmarked asteroid, with zoomed in views captured in call-out boxes encircling the asteroid.

Driving a Spacecraft: Lucy Goes to Space

Episode 4 features Lucy Flight Navigator Coralie Adam.

A cartoon spacecraft is shown towering over two figures dressed in grey clean suits.

Working on a NASA Mission: Lucy Goes to Space

Episode 5 features a variety of team members who discuss their roles on the Lucy mission.

More Lucy Resources

Explore a curated collection of resources, including activities that can be done at home, as well as videos, animations, handouts, and online interactives. This resource package is suitable for educators, students, and anyone interested in learning more about NASA's Lucy mission!

Illustration of a spacecraft at an asteroid.

An illustration of the Lucy spacecraft flying by an asteroid.

Southwest Research Institute

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