3 April 2026 · BBC
Goonhilly Supports NASA's Artemis II Mission
Goonhilly Earth Station in Cornwall will assist NASA's Artemis II mission to the Moon, marking a significant role in space exploration.
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Key vocabulary
mission
a specific task or journey with a purpose
“NASA's mission is to explore space.”
support
to help or assist someone or something
“Goonhilly will support NASA during the Artemis II mission.”
astronaut
a person trained to travel in space
“Astronauts will fly around the Moon in Artemis II.”
infrastructure
the basic physical systems and structures needed for operation
“The infrastructure at Goonhilly is crucial for space missions.”
capability
the ability to do something
“Goonhilly has the capability to support deep space missions.”
Quick quiz
01What is the main purpose of the Artemis II mission?
02Where is Goonhilly Earth Station located?
03What significant event did Goonhilly support in 1969?
04Who is the chief technology officer mentioned in the article?
Discussion
How do you think international collaboration in space missions can benefit humanity?