NASA Spacecraft Flies Through Satellite Swarm

NASA Spacecraft Flies Through Satellite Swarm –

On October 16, 2022, NASA’s Lucy spacecraft will fly by the Earth for the first of three gravity assists. During the maneuver, Lucy will pass within 219 miles of the planet (lower than the International Space Station) and will fly through a cloud of over 6,200 Earth-orbiting satellites. This data visualization depicts Lucy’s trajectory through the satellite swarm.

Credit: NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio

Kel Elkins (USRA): Lead Visualizer

Dan Gallagher (KBRwyle): Lead Producer

Katherine Kretke (SwRI): Scientist

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