NASA Picks Astronauts for New Space Mission

NASA 選定新太空任務的太空人

Jun 9, 2026, 21:18
EuropeScience

Introduction

NASA chose the crew for the Artemis III mission. This mission will happen in 2027. The astronauts will test systems near Earth.

NASA 選定了 Artemis III 任務的機組員。這次任務將於 2027 年進行。太空人們將在地球附近測試系統。

Main Body

Four astronauts will go on this trip. One astronaut is from Europe. They will connect the Orion spacecraft to new landers from SpaceX and Blue Origin. They will also test new space suits.

將有四名太空人參加這次旅程。其中一名來自歐洲。他們將把 Orion 太空船與 SpaceX 和 Blue Origin 的新登月艙對接。他們也將測試新的太空衣。

NASA changed the plan. The astronauts will not land on the moon now. They will practice in space first. This helps them prepare for a moon landing in 2028.

NASA 修改了計劃。太空人們目前不會登月，而是會先在太空中練習。這有助於他們準備 2028 年的登月任務。

There is one problem. A rocket from Blue Origin exploded. It broke the launch pad. NASA says the 2027 date is still okay, but some people disagree. The US also wants to reach the moon before China.

目前有一個問題。Blue Origin 的火箭爆炸了，導致發射台損毀。NASA 表示 2027 年的日期依然可行，但有些人並不認同。美國也希望在中國之前到達月球。

Conclusion

The Artemis III mission is a big test. It helps NASA prepare for the moon in 2028.

Artemis III 任務是一次重大的測試，有助於 NASA 準備 2028 年的登月。

Vocabulary Learning

🚀 The 'Future' Tool

In this story, NASA uses one simple word to talk about the future: WILL.

How it works: Will + Action = Something that happens later.

Examples from the text:

  • will happen → (Future date: 2027)
  • will test → (Future action)
  • will go → (Future travel)
  • will not land → (Future 'no')

🧱 Building Blocks

Look at these pairs to see how we describe things simply:

The Person →\rightarrow The Action

  • Astronauts →\rightarrow test systems
  • Rocket →\rightarrow exploded
  • NASA →\rightarrow changed the plan

The Thing →\rightarrow The Detail

  • Spacecraft →\rightarrow Orion
  • Mission →\rightarrow Artemis III
  • Date →\rightarrow 2028

Vocabulary Learning

crew (n.)
A group of people who work together on a ship, plane, or spacecraft
Example:The crew of the ship worked hard to reach the port.
mission (n.)
A special job or task that a person or group is sent to do
Example:The astronauts have a mission to explore the planet.
spacecraft (n.)
A vehicle used for traveling in space
Example:The spacecraft traveled far away from Earth.
prepare (v.)
To get ready for something
Example:I need to prepare my bag for the trip tomorrow.
exploded (v.)
Broke apart suddenly with a loud noise and a lot of force
Example:The old balloon exploded when it touched the pin.
disagree (v.)
To have a different opinion from someone else
Example:I disagree with you about the best color for the room.
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