Lesson
Cambridge Students Inspired by Artemis II
Cambridge University students aim to launch a rocket into space, inspired by NASA's Artemis II mission around the moon.
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58 words · ~1 min readStudents from the Cambridge University Space Flight Society are inspired by NASA's Artemis II mission, which recently flew around the moon. They aim to be the first in Europe to launch a rocket into space, targeting the Kármán line, 100km above Earth, within two years. The society has built several rockets and plans to launch from Scotland soon.
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Test your understanding
1. What inspired the Cambridge students' rocket mission?
2. What is the Kármán line?
3. How many members are in the Cambridge University Space Flight Society?
4. Where do the students plan to launch their rocket?
Discussion
How do you think space exploration can inspire young people today?
Vocabulary
inspired
to feel motivated or excited by something
"The students were inspired by NASA's Artemis II mission."
mission
a specific task or journey with a purpose
"The Artemis II mission flew around the moon."
launch
to send a rocket or spacecraft into the air
"The society plans to launch a rocket in Scotland."
expedition
a journey undertaken for a specific purpose
"The Artemis II expedition was the first of its kind they had seen."
altitude
the height of something above sea level
"Griffin I could reach an altitude of 150 kilometers."