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NASA Moon Missions
📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice & Key Information
WALT: We are learning to explore recent NASA missions to the Moon (Artemis and the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter).
Success criteria: I can summarise one mission’s purpose and key finding in 2–3 sentences.
1. What is the main goal of NASA's Artemis programme?
Return humans to the Moon’s surface and establish a sustainable presence
Map the Moon from orbit (that is the LRO's job)
Land a rover on Mars
Build a space hotel on the Moon in a single mission
2. The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) is primarily a:
Ground rover that travels across the lunar surface
Satellite that maps and studies the Moon from orbit
Manned spacecraft carrying astronauts to the surface
Deep-space telescope observing distant galaxies
3. Check all statements that are correct findings or aims from recent NASA Moon missions:
Evidence of water ice in permanently shadowed craters
Active forests found on the lunar surface
High-resolution maps of landing sites and surface features
Preparing technology and plans for future crewed missions
4. Which organisation runs the Artemis and LRO missions?
NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
European Space Agency (ESA)
SpaceX
Rocket Lab
✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Creative Task
5. In 2–3 sentences, summarise one key finding from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).
6. In 2–3 sentences, explain one objective of the Artemis missions and why it matters for future exploration.
7. Define the term orbit in one sentence.
8. Extension (for presentation planning): Write one research question you could explore about future Moon missions (e.g., Gateway, Artemis II).
9. Creative task: Draw and label a simple diagram showing an astronaut on the lunar surface, a rover, and an orbiter above the Moon. Under each label write one short sentence describing its role.
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