Lucy’s Journey: Episode 1 – 'Launch'

The video details the mission of Lucy, a spacecraft designed to explore the Trojan asteroids. It covers the extensive planning and engineering efforts required to build Lucy, including assembling her from individual parts and subjecting her to rigorous physical tests. These tests ensure Lucy's readiness for the harsh conditions of space, including vibration, acoustic, and thermal vacuum tests. The video concludes with the commencement of Lucy's journey to the Trojan asteroids, marking the beginning of an exciting exploration mission.

What was the primary goal of Lucy's mission?

• To explore the Moon

• To explore the Trojan asteroids

• To orbit the Earth

• To land on Mars

What was a key task for Lucy's engineers during the mission preparation?

• Designing a new rocket

• Building Lucy from individual parts

• Training astronauts

• Mapping the asteroid belt

Which tests did Lucy undergo to ensure she was ready for launch?

• Radiation tests

• Vibration and acoustic tests

• Thermal tests

• Zero-gravity tests

Why was Lucy subjected to extreme temperature tests?

• To calibrate her instruments

• To ensure she could withstand space conditions

• To test her solar panels

• To simulate asteroid impacts

What was the purpose of the thermal vacuum test for Lucy?

• To ensure her cameras function properly

• To test her propulsion system

• To prepare her for the vacuum of space

• To check her communication systems