NASA's Insight lander touches down on Mars
NASA's Insight lander hit the Martian atmosphere at 13,000 mph on Monday, slowing to just 5 mph when it touched down on the surface. It sent its first picture from the red planet soon after. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas reports.
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Vocabulary/Expressions:
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- plunge - jump or dive quickly and energetically -
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- touchdown - the moment at which an aircraft's wheels or part of a spacecraft make contact with the ground during landing.
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- lander - a spacecraft designed to land on the surface of a planet or moon
Questions:
1. Reveal the latest achievement of NASA.
2. Tackle the goals of the insight lander in Mars.
3. Why is the touchdown considered groundbreaking?
4. Are you interested in the secrets Mars holds? Explain why.
5. What are the importance of knowing more about the planet Mars?
