NASA's Lucy Mission Quiz

What is the primary goal of NASA's Lucy mission?

• To land on Mars

• To investigate the Jupiter Trojans

• To study the Sun's atmosphere

• To explore the surface of Jupiter

What significant event occurred on November 1, 2023, during Lucy's mission?

• Lucy flew by asteroid Dinkinesh and found a moon

• Lucy completed its mission

• Lucy discovered a new planet

• Lucy landed on Mars

How does Lucy gain additional speed for its journey?

• Through Earth's gravity assists

• By using solar panels

• By burning extra fuel

• Using Jupiter's magnetic field

What is the purpose of Lucy's 2024 encounter?

• To explore Mars

• To land on the Moon

• To increase its velocity towards the L4 Trojans

• To return to Earth

Which asteroid will Lucy fly by in 2025?

• Asteroid Bennu

• Asteroid Vesta

• Asteroid Donaldjohanson

• Asteroid Ceres