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Two Spacecraft Head Toward Mars

In this lesson: Identify the completed flybys and future destination.

Name: __________________________ Date: __________________

Read the story

NASA said on November 9 that both ESCAPADE spacecraft had completed powered flybys of Earth. They used Earth’s gravity and engine burns to head toward Mars.

The spacecraft are expected to reach Mars in September 2027. They have not arrived there yet.

Source: NASA, 2026-11-09. https://science.nasa.gov/science-research/heliophysics/nasas-escapade-completes-powered-earth-flybys-now-en-route-to-mars/

Read and practise

1. What had both spacecraft completed?

   1. Their full Mars mission
   2. Powered flybys of Earth
   3. Landing on Mars

2. When are they expected at Mars?

   1. September 2027
   2. November 2026
   3. They have already arrived

Your turn

Describe what is complete and what is still expected.

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