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Rocket Launch Planned from Shetland Spaceport
HyImpulse Technologies will launch a rocket from Shetland this year. This follows a successful flight in Australia and aims to support microgravity experiments.
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Test your understanding
Test your understanding
01What is the name of the rocket being launched?
02Where is the launch site located?
03What type of fuel does the rocket use?
04What is the purpose of the SR75 rocket?
Discussion
Discussion
How do you think space exploration will change in the next decade?
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
launch word
to send something into the air or space
“The company plans to launch a new rocket.”
payload word
the cargo carried by a rocket or vehicle
“The rocket can carry a payload of 250 kg.”
suborbital word
a flight that goes into space but does not complete an orbit
“The SR75 is a suborbital rocket designed for experiments.”
propulsion word
the action of driving or pushing something forward
“The propulsion system of the rocket is innovative.”
experiment word
a test or trial to discover something new
“Scientists will conduct an experiment in microgravity.”