Jupiter Trojan Asteroid

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NASA Selects Participating Scientists to Join Lucy Asteroid Mission

NASA has selected eight participating scientists to join its Lucy mission to the Jupiter Trojan asteroids. These asteroids are remnants of our early solar system trapped on stable orbits associated with — but not close to — the planet Jupiter.  NASA’s Lucy mission, shown in this artist’s concept, is the first mission to explore the Jupiter Trojan asteroids. NASA’s Lucy in…