Amazon and SpaceX Fight for Space Internet
Amazon 與 SpaceX 爭奪太空網路
Introduction
The US government gave Amazon more time to put satellites in space. At the same time, SpaceX is winning the race to give internet to planes.
美國政府給了 Amazon 更多時間在太空部署衛星。與此同時，SpaceX 在為飛機提供網路的競賽中領先。
Main Body
The government says Amazon does not need to finish its first goal by 2026. The government wants Amazon to compete with SpaceX. This is better for people. Amazon must finish everything by 2029.
政府表示 Amazon 不需要在此 2026 年前完成第一個目標。政府希望 Amazon 能與 SpaceX 競爭，這對使用者更有利。Amazon 必須在 2029 年前完成所有工作。
Amazon had problems with its rockets. Some rockets exploded or did not work. Now, Amazon uses different rockets to send satellites into space. They will send about 400 satellites by 2026.
Amazon 的火箭之前遇到了問題。部分火箭爆炸或無法正常運作。現在，Amazon 使用不同的火箭將衛星送入太空。他們將在 2026 年前發射約 400 顆衛星。
SpaceX is very fast. Many airlines use SpaceX for internet on planes. Over 7,000 planes use SpaceX. Amazon is working with Delta and JetBlue, but SpaceX is still the leader.
SpaceX 的速度非常快。許多航空公司使用 SpaceX 提供機上網路。已有超過 7,000 架飛機使用 SpaceX。雖然 Amazon 正與 Delta 和 JetBlue 合作，但 SpaceX 仍是領導者。
Conclusion
Amazon has more time now. However, SpaceX is still the biggest and fastest company in the market.
Amazon 現在有了更多時間。然而，SpaceX 仍是市場上規模最大且速度最快的公司。
Vocabulary Learning
The Power of "Still"
In this story, we see the word still used twice. It is a magic word for A2 students because it shows that a situation has not changed.
How it works: Something was true in the past It is still true now.
From the text:
- "SpaceX is still the leader." (They were the leader before, and they are the leader now.)
- "SpaceX is still the biggest... company." (They were big, and they haven't changed.)
Everyday use:
- I am still a student.
- It is still raining.
- He is still at home.
Comparing Fast vs. Faster
Notice how the text describes SpaceX as "very fast" and "the fastest."
- Very fast High speed.
- The fastest No one is quicker. (Number 1 in speed).
Amazon is working hard, but SpaceX is the fastest in the market.