NASA recovery ship

High school (ages 12+)
Space & Astronomy

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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/nasa-recovery-ship

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 a NASA recovery ship?A NASA recovery ship is a big ocean vessel that catches spacecraft after they splash down in the sea. It acts as a mobile command center and a safe place for astronauts and their spacecraft.
2. Why do NASA recovery ships need special equipment?They have cranes, medical rooms, and advanced navigation tools so they can pick up the capsule quickly and keep astronauts safe even in rough seas.

Contingency Planning: Developing backup plans and procedures for potential problems or alternative scenarios.
Maritime Domain: Relating to the sea, shipping, and naval activities.
Risk Mitigation: Actions taken to reduce the likelihood or impact of potential dangers or failures.