2b. Daily Article Answers - 'Slingshot' Could Launch Satellites into Space - UKS2 (9-11).pdf

1、Answers1.How long was the test vehicle used by SpinLaunch?10 feet long2.Complete the steps to show how the device launches things into the air.Two have been done for you.1.The projectile is attached to the tether.2.The vacuum is turned on.3.The tether and projectile spin faster and faster until they

2、 reach the correct speed.4.The projectile is launched through the exit pipe.3.What is meant by the phrase artificial satellites in the fact box?(tick one)The moons in space.Satellites used in art lessons.Naturally-occurring satellites.Satellites made by humans.4.Why do you think so many tests are ne

3、eded before they can launch satellites?Explain your answer.Accept any reasonable answer with an explanation,e.g.They need so many tests because they need to make sure everything is working properly and so nothing will go wrong when they launch.5.Write an alternative headline summarising the article

4、using 8 words or fewer.Accept any headline using 8 words or fewer,e.g.NASA Testing Slingshot As Alternative to Rockets6.How can you tell the author of the article is impressed by the amount of fuel used by the new device compared to rockets?Accept any answer which refers to the author using whopping or their use of an exclamation mark to draw attention to the fact.Slingshot Could Launch Satellites into Spacevisit