: LucY (Lucigen Yellow) is a versatile fluorescent protein used in molecular biology for protein-protein interaction studies.
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is currently embarked on a nearly $1 billion, 12-year mission that scientists describe as "hauling ass" through the solar system. Named after the famous 3.2-million-year-old human ancestor fossil, the probe is designed to uncover the "fossils" of planet formation: the Jupiter Trojan asteroids. The Mission’s Objectives Lucyzip
In late 2023, Lucy successfully completed a flyby of a small asteroid nicknamed "Dinky" (Dinkinesh). It is scheduled to continue its tour, visiting two main belt asteroids and six Jupiter Trojans, with its final encounters planned for 2033. Technical Resilience : LucY (Lucigen Yellow) is a versatile fluorescent
Launched in 2021, Lucy's primary goal is to explore the diversity of the Trojans—primitive space rocks that orbit the Sun in two clusters, one leading and one trailing Jupiter. By studying these eclectic objects, researchers hope to decode the early history of our solar system. High-Speed Science The Mission’s Objectives In late 2023, Lucy successfully
: Once the probe passes an asteroid, there is no turning back to collect more data. Recent Milestones
: Across its 12-year journey, the total time spent making primary science observations will only add up to about 24 hours.