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SpartanJack17 t1_j5iqufj wrote

Are you confusing it with Psyche, a mission that's been delayed a couple of times? Lucy has already launched, one of the solar panels stopped deploying at 98%, and NASA decided that they don't need to go the rest of the way. It's not a setback.

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mynameismy111 t1_j5jf67d wrote

the array appears stable and can generate sufficient power to carry out its mission. Credit: NASA/GSFC

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mccannr1 t1_j5k0rla wrote

This headline makes it sound like it's a disaster. The array is 98% deployed and working well within mission parameters. It's good to go.

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alvinofdiaspar t1_j5llavl wrote

I don't know if they should even bother at this point - provided that the unlatched solar panel doesn't create any problems going forward. At some point trying to fix it might be more risky than leaving it alone.

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Chicken_Teeth t1_j5mxul9 wrote

We can send a tiny rocket loaded with WD-40 up there. Should need less force to launch less mass. Then just let off a little pressurized WD-40 from time to time to build speed in the vacuum. Or set up a planetary slingshot.

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therikan5 t1_j5oe8w6 wrote

Lots of fake scientists in these comments 🤣 most of them obviously didn’t pay attention in school

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