Roscosmos

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/roscosmos

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 Roscosmos known for?Sole provider of crew transport via Soyuz spacecraft for many years
2. What is the primary launch facilities?Baikonur Cosmodrome (Kazakhstan), Vostochny Cosmodrome (Russia)
3. What is the notable future project?Oryol (Federation) spacecraft for deep-space missions
4. How did Roscosmos become the space agency we know today?It was formed in 2015 by joining many Russian space companies, like rocket makers and launch sites, into one big team. Before that, it grew out of the Soviet space program.
5. Why is the Soyuz spacecraft so famous?The Soyuz has carried astronauts to and from the International Space Station for many years, showing how reliable and skilled Roscosmos is. It is the main way people travel to the space station.

Cosmodrome: A site for launching spacecraft, similar to a spaceport.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
Propulsion System: The system used to accelerate a spacecraft or rocket to high speeds.