Lucy mission provides full view of asteroid Donaldjohanson

NASA's Lucy spacecraft captures first images of asteroid Donaldjohanson

Flyby of Donaldjohanson will test Lucy's navigation before mission to Jupiter Trojans.

NASA Reveals First-Ever Full Image of Peanut-Shaped Asteroid Donaldjohanson

NASA’s Lucy mission took the highest resolution image yet of this uniquely shaped asteroid.

Lucy mission provides full view of asteroid Donaldjohanson

Scientists with NASA's Lucy mission continue to analyze data collected during the spacecraft's April 20 encounter with the main-belt asteroid Donaldjohanson.

NASA’s Lucy Spacecraft Captures Full View of Main-Belt Asteroid Donaldjohanson

On April 20, NASA’s Lucy spacecraft made a pivotal encounter with the main-belt asteroid Donaldjohanson. Capturing high-resolution images of the asteroid in a critical “dress rehearsal” ahead of its primary mission, Lucy has provided scientists with invaluable data. These images, taken moments before the spacecraft’s closest approach, are not just a snapshot of a distant rock—they represent a critical step in NASA’s preparations for upcoming enc…

NASA’s Lucy Mission Provides Full View of Asteroid Donaldjohanson - NASA Science

Scientists with NASA’s Lucy mission continue to analyze data collected during the spacecraft’s April 20 encounter with the main-belt asteroid Donaldjohanson.