Planets and Moons  ID: 13967

Lucy Launch Trailer

On Oct. 16, 2021, our Lucy spacecraft will begin its journey to visit a record-breaking number of asteroids. The 12-year mission starts from NASA's Kennedy Space Center where it'll launch aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket.

Lucy’s first launch attempt in its 21-day launch window is scheduled for 5:34 a.m. EDT on Oct. 16. Launch coverage starts at 5 a.m. EDT on NASA TV, the NASA app, and @NASA social media. Be a part of Lucy's historic launch day by using the hashtag #LucyMission!

Credits

James Tralie (ADNET Systems, Inc.):
Lead Producer
Lead Editor

Sami Aziz (NASA/KSC):
Producer

Please give credit for this item to:
NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center

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Mission:
Lucy

Keywords:
SVS >> Asteroid
NASA Science >> Planets and Moons