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Key Points

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Launch date: May 3, 2026

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Launch vehicle: Falcon Nine rocket

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Problem: lost communication after solar storm

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Goal: study Earth with special radar

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Summary

It was sent into space on May third, 2026 on a big rocket called Falcon Nine. 🚀

A strong burst of energy from the Sun, called a solar storm, made the satellite stop talking. 🌟

Scientists are trying to help it talk again.

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New Words to Learn

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satellite
a machine that goes up into space and sends information back to Earth
communication
talking or sending messages between the satellite and people on Earth
solar storm
a big burst of energy that comes from the Sun
Falcon Nine
a big space rocket made by the company SpaceX
OptoSAR
a special kind of radar that can see the ground even through clouds
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