Studying Trojan Asteroids With Lucy

The video discusses the mission to study Trojan asteroids orbiting at the same distance from the Sun as Jupiter. The mission aims to explore surface geology, map craters, and analyze the mineral composition of these asteroids. Instruments like Latessa, llori, and Laurel will be used to investigate these celestial bodies, which are remnants of the primordial material that formed the outer planets. The mission is expected to provide insights into the early solar system, acting as a time capsule. The findings are anticipated to be extraordinary.

Why are Trojan asteroids significant in the study of the solar system?

What does the Lucy mission aim to uncover about the early solar system?