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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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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
Discussion
How do you think space exploration can inspire young people today?
Vocabulary
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.”