5. Innovations That Lift Us Higher

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Get ready to explore the future! In this listening task, you’ll hear how new space technologies are changing our world and opening the path to the stars. Listen carefully to the audio. Then choose the correct answer for each question.

Space Innovation Stories

1. What does the speaker say about the historical applications of rockets?

Rockets were kept in orbit to serve as emergency backup vehicles for future flights.
Rockets were utilised once, and after the launch, their components fell into the water.
Rockets were carefully collected and repaired after every flight to reduce waste.
Rockets were stored in special hangars on remote islands after each mission.

2. What effect did SpaceX’s reusable rocket idea have on the space industry, according to the speaker?

It showed that the cost of space missions could be lowered, but only if agencies focused on smaller, lightweight rockets.
It convinced some national agencies to delay their upcoming launches until they could redesign their rockets for safer landings.
It encouraged governments to rely less on commercial technology because reusable systems were considered too risky for long-term missions.
It encouraged other businesses to develop rockets using similar technologies and significantly reduced the cost of space trips.

3. What does the speaker explain about the function of the Starlink satellite network?

The satellite network is designed to monitor weather changes and track storms across different regions, especially the remote ones.
The satellite network allows astronauts to communicate only with mission control during long space flights.
The satellite network mainly supports scientific experiments in space and is not yet able to assist people on Earth.
The satellite network creates a strong global system that helps connect communities which previously lacked dependable internet service.

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