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Cambridge Students Inspired by Artemis II
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Cambridge University students aim to launch a rocket into space, inspired by NASA's Artemis II mission around the moon.
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A group of students at Cambridge University wants to launch a rocket into space. They are inspired by NASA's Artemis II mission, which flew around the moon. The students hope to reach space in the next two years. They have built rockets and plan to launch soon.Standard version (B1–B2)
Students 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.Advanced version (C1–C2)
The Cambridge University Space Flight Society, inspired by NASA's Artemis II mission, aims to become the first European group to launch a rocket into space. The Artemis II flight, which recently splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, has motivated the society, which consists of 100 members, to reach the Kármán line, located 100 kilometers above Earth, within the next two years. Established in 2006, the society has constructed various rockets and engines, including Griffin I, which could achieve an altitude of 150 kilometers if successfully launched. Despite setbacks from the pandemic, the society is making progress with logistics and plans to conduct a launch in Scotland soon.Lesson audio
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01What inspired the Cambridge students' rocket mission?
02What is the Kármán line?
03How many members are in the Cambridge University Space Flight Society?
04Where do the students plan to launch their rocket?
Discussion
How do you think space exploration can inspire young people today?
Vocabulary
inspired word
to feel motivated or excited by something
“The students were inspired by NASA's Artemis II mission.”
mission word
a specific task or journey with a purpose
“The Artemis II mission flew around the moon.”
launch word
to send a rocket or spacecraft into the air
“The society plans to launch a rocket in Scotland.”
expedition word
a journey undertaken for a specific purpose
“The Artemis II expedition was the first of its kind they had seen.”
altitude word
the height of something above sea level
“Griffin I could reach an altitude of 150 kilometers.”