Lucy Spacecraft Mission Quiz

What is the primary purpose of Lucy's flyby of the Dinkinesh asteroid?

• To measure the asteroid's temperature

• To establish communication with Earth

• To test the Terminal Tracking System

• To collect samples from the asteroid

Why is the Terminal Tracking System crucial for the Lucy mission?

• It helps in launching the spacecraft

• It ensures precise imaging and measurement of asteroids

• It powers the spacecraft's engines

• It communicates with other spacecraft

What instrument does Lucy use for optical navigation?

• L’LORRI

• Hubble Telescope

• Voyager Probe

• Mars Rover

How does the Dinkinesh encounter help in preparing for future Trojan asteroid encounters?

• By measuring the asteroid's magnetic field

• By collecting samples from Dinkinesh

• By testing the spacecraft's communication system

• By providing a rehearsal under similar conditions

What will Lucy do after the Dinkinesh encounter?

• Orbit around Mars

• Return to Earth for a gravity assist

• Head directly to the Trojan asteroids

• Land on the Moon