Aerospace manufacturer

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/aerospace-manufacturer

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the industry sectors?Commercial aviation, military/defense, space exploration, and general aviation
2. What is the major global manufacturers?Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, SpaceX, Raytheon Technologies
3. Why did companies like Boeing and Airbus become so big?They made many planes quickly and safely, so airlines and governments chose them for travel and defense.
4. How do aerospace companies make rockets that go to space?They use strong lightweight materials, clean rooms, and test everything on the ground before launch to keep people and satellites safe.

Avionics: The electronic systems used on aircraft, spacecraft, and satellites.
Propulsion System: The system that generates thrust to move an aircraft or spacecraft.
Composite Materials: Materials made from two or more constituent materials with significantly different physical or chemical properties.