Lucy Mission: Exploring Jupiter's Trojan Asteroids

Embark on a cosmic journey with NASA's Lucy spacecraft as it ventures towards the unexplored Jupiter Trojan asteroids in this 47-minute video presentation from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Discover the mission's objectives to unravel the secrets of these celestial "fossils," believed to be remnants from the solar system's formation over 4 billion years ago. Learn about Lucy's 12-year voyage, its progress two years into the mission, and the potential insights it may provide into our solar system's birth story. Engage with scientists as they discuss the significance of these small bodies and the questions they hope to answer through this groundbreaking exploration.

Scientists in Action: Lucy in the Sky with Asteroids - 1 p.m. Session