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NASA’s Lucy mission team has decided to suspend further solar array deployment activities. The team determined that operating the mission with the solar array in the current unlatched state carries an acceptable level of risk and further deployment activities are unlikely to be beneficial at this time. The spacecraft continues to make progress along its planned trajectory. Shortly after the spacecraft’s Oct. 2021 launch, the mission team realized that one of Lucy’s two solar arrays had not properly unfurled and latched. A series of activities in 2022 succeeded in further deploying the array, placing it into a tensioned, but unlatched, state. Using engineering models calibrated by spacecraft data, the team estimates that the solar array is over 98% deployed, and it is strong enough to withstand the stresses of Lucy’s 12-year mission. The team’s confidence in the stability of the solar array was affirmed by its behavior during the close flyby of the Earth on Oct. 16, 2022, when the spacecraft flew within 243 miles (392 km) of the Earth, through the Earth’s upper atmosphere. The solar array is producing the expected level of power at the present solar range and is expected to have enough capability to perform the baseline mission with margin.

Explore the captivating journey of the Moon's phases in the Northern Hemisphere throughout the year 2022. Witness the mesmerizing dance of light and shadow as the Moon waxes and wanes, revealing its stunning array of shapes in the night sky. In this video, we delve into the intricate mechanics behind the Moon's transformations, guiding you through each phase – from the mysterious New Moon to the radiant Full Moon, and all the phases in between. Discover how the interplay of the Earth, Moon, and Sun creates the captivating celestial phenomenon that has fascinated humanity for ages. Join us on a cosmic journey as we unravel the science, folklore, and significance of each lunar phase. From waxing crescents that herald new beginnings to waning gibbous moons that illuminate the night, we'll explore the enchanting interplay of light and darkness that graces our Northern Hemisphere skies. Whether you're an avid stargazer, a curious learner, or simply captivated by the mysteries of the cosmos, this video is your gateway to understanding and appreciating the ever-changing beauty of the Moon's phases in 2022. Prepare to be enchanted by the celestial rhythms that have guided humanity's perceptions of time and nature for generations.