

Lucy's first asteroid flyby reveals a surprise moon
Nov 29, 2023
Hal Levison and Simone Marchi, principal and deputy principal investigators of NASA's Lucy mission, discuss the surprising discovery of a moon during the spacecraft's first asteroid flyby. They delve into the challenges faced during solar array deployment, unexpected findings, and the importance of accurate data collection. The podcast also covers insights into the structure of asteroid Dinkinesh, the presence of craters on celestial objects, and studying the oldest objects for planet formation insights. Plus, they touch on the smell of space stations and measuring degrees of latitude.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Reflections on Solar Array Deployment
04:14 • 3min
Unexpected Discoveries and Challenges
07:21 • 17min
Total Solar Eclipse and Preliminary Findings on the Asteroid Dinkinesh's Composition and Structure
24:07 • 3min
Exploring Craters on Object Surfaces
27:07 • 10min
Studying the Oldest Objects for Insights into Planet Formation
37:12 • 12min
Smell of Space Stations and Degrees of Latitude
48:57 • 4min