Space diplomacy

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/space-diplomacy

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 space diplomacy?Space diplomacy is how countries talk and work together about space, like a cosmic handshake. It helps them share ideas, solve problems, and keep space safe.
2. Why did the United States and Soviet Union start working together in space?After the Space Race, both countries realized space missions were very expensive and hard, so they decided to share costs and knowledge, leading to projects like Apollo‑Soyuz.

Space Law: The body of international law governing activities and conduct in outer space.
Space Debris: Artificial objects in orbit around Earth that are no longer functional, posing collision risks.
Bilateral Agreements: Formal agreements negotiated and signed between two countries regarding space cooperation.