ULA Rocket Launch

MISSION

For the first time, NASA will be exploring the Trojan asteroids. These asteroids orbit the Sun in two groups along Jupiter’s orbit path and are the leftover building blocks of our solar system’s outer planets. Studying these asteroids will provide a unique look into the planetary origins of our solar system. Lucy will launch from Cape Canaveral and uses boosts from Earth’s gravity to undergo a 12-year journey to eight different asteroids. This path will include a Main Belt asteroid and seven Trojan asteroids. No other mission in history has been launched to as many different destination's independent orbits around our sub.

LAUNCH VIEWING

Launch viewing opportunities may be offered from the main visitor complex. If the launch date and time are within the visitor complex’s operating hours, guests may be able to view the launch from the main visitor complex with an admission ticket. The admission ticket is not a launch viewing ticket. It is date-specific and is not transferrable between dates. Launch date, time, and viewing opportunities are subject to change. Launches can be affected by technical and mechanical issues as well as range operations and weather, either in advance or at the last minute.

As part of our commitment to creating a Trusted Space for our guests and employees, measures and procedures are in place including limiting attendance, requiring face coverings and temperature checks, accommodating social distancing and increasing the frequency of sanitization. Learn more about the visitor complex's commitment to creating a trusted space for you and your crew.

HELPFUL LINKS:

• Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for launch updates
• Tips for how to prepare for launch viewing as a visitor
• Read more about ULA Atlas V

Availability of upcoming viewing opportunities is dependent upon the scheduled launch time and is subject to NASA and U.S. Air Force approval. Launch date, time, and viewing opportunities are subject to change. Launches can be affected by technical and mechanical issues as well as range operations and weather, either in advance or at the last minute.