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NASA's Lucy Spacecraft Captures Stunning Asteroid Images

7/4/2025

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On April 20, NASA’s Lucy spacecraft made a thrilling close encounter with the asteroid Donaldjohanson, snapping stunning high-resolution images that are key for its mission to the Jupiter Trojan asteroids. This successful flyby boosted the team’s confidence in Lucy's capabilities, paving the way for future explorations, including the anticipated Eurybates flyby in August 2027, which promises to unveil the mysteries of our solar system's origins.

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On April 20, NASA’s Lucy spacecraft made a thrilling close encounter with the asteroid Donaldjohanson, snapping stunning high-resolution images that are key for its mission to the Jupiter Trojan asteroids. This successful flyby boosted the team’s confidence in Lucy's capabilities, paving the way for future explorations, including the anticipated Eurybates flyby in August 2027, which promises to unveil the mysteries of our solar system's origins.