NASA Works with Companies to Go to the Moon
NASA 與公司合作前往月球
Introduction
NASA is paying three companies to send science tools to the Moon by 2028.
NASA 正在出資讓三家公司在 2028 年前將科學工具送往月球。
Main Body
NASA gave about 600 million dollars to three companies. These companies are Astrobotic, Firefly Aerospace, and Intuitive Machines. They will use old rocket designs to save time.
NASA 向三家公司提供了約 6 億美元。這三家公司分別是 Astrobotic、Firefly Aerospace 以及 Intuitive Machines。他們將使用舊的火箭設計以節省時間。
Each mission will take three tools to the Moon. One tool looks at dust. One tool helps with maps. One tool studies radiation.
每次任務將攜帶三件工具前往月球。其中一件工具用於觀察月塵，一件用於協助繪製地圖，另一件則用於研究輻射。
NASA also wants to use a robot called PROMISE. This robot is a model of the Mars rover. It can work in the dark at the Moon's south pole. NASA wants to use old tools to build a base on the Moon faster.
NASA 還希望使用一個名為 PROMISE 的機器人。這個機器人是火星探測車的模型，可以在月球南極的黑暗環境中運作。NASA 希望利用舊工具來加速在月球上建立基地。
NASA will also ask for more help. They need new ways to get power and send messages from the Moon to Earth.
NASA 之後還會尋求更多協助。他們需要新的方式來獲取能源，並將訊息從月球傳回地球。
Conclusion
NASA uses companies and old tools to help people live on the Moon.
NASA 利用公司與舊工具，協助人類在月球上生存。
Vocabulary Learning
🚀 The 'Helper' Words (Verbs)
In this story, NASA is the boss. They use words that show action and purpose. For a beginner, focus on these three patterns:
1. The 'Want' Pattern
When someone has a goal, we use: Want → to → action.
- NASA wants to use a robot.
- NASA wants to build a base.
2. The 'Help' Pattern
When one thing makes another thing easier: Help → (person/thing) → action.
- One tool helps with maps.
- Old tools help people live on the Moon.
3. Simple Future (Will)
To talk about the future, just put will before the action.
- NASA will ask for help.
- They will use old designs.
💡 Vocabulary Cheat-Sheet
- Tool A thing you use to do a job.
- Base A home or office in a far place.
- Power Electricity/Energy.