Driving a Spacecraft: Lucy Goes to Space

Driving a Spacecraft: Lucy Goes to Space

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Other, Physics, Science

5th - 12th Grade

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The video tutorial explains how the navigation team tracks and adjusts Lucy's trajectory in the solar system. It covers the use of onboard instruments to target asteroid flybys and the communication process between Earth and Lucy, including signal travel time and frequency analysis. The tutorial also discusses contingency plans for handling unexpected anomalies during the mission.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Explain how the speed of light affects communication with the spacecraft Lucy.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What contingency plans are in place for unexpected events during Lucy's mission?

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