Lucy Launch Trailer

On Oct. 16, 2021, our Lucy spacecraft will begin its journey to visit a record-breaking number of asteroids. The 12-year mission starts from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where it'll launch aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 401 rocket. Lucy’s first launch attempt in its 21-day launch window is scheduled for 5:34 a.m. EDT on Oct. 16. Launch coverage starts at 5 a.m. EDT at nasa.gov/live, on NASA TV, the NASA app, and @NASA social media. Be a part of Lucy's historic launch day by using the hashtag #LucyMission! Video credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center James Tralie (ADNET): Lead Producer Lead Editor Sami Aziz (NASA/Kennedy Space Center): Producer Music is "Funky Spy" from Gothic Storm Music.