What is the role of NASA in U.S. space exploration?
“Neil deGrasse Tyson on the Future of U.S. Space Exploration

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NASA is responsible for leading and conducting space exploration missions, developing new technologies, and paving the way for private companies to participate in space activities.
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What does it mean when an industry matures?
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When an industry matures, it means it is no longer advancing, leading to fewer innovations and often resulting in jobs moving overseas.
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What is an imperative sentence?
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An imperative sentence gives a command or instruction, such as 'Take one of these papers and write your name on it.'
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How does NASA help private companies succeed in space exploration?
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NASA creates the technology that private companies can develop further, allowing them to innovate and explore.
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What is needed to stir up interest in science according to Neil deGrasse Tyson?
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NASA must do something that has never been done before to capture public interest in science.
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What is the meaning of the word 'market' in the context of buying and selling?
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A market is a place where people buy and sell goods.
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What is the significance of low-Earth orbit in space exploration?
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Low-Earth orbit is considered less of a frontier now, as NASA has been operating there since 1962, leading to a need for new challenges.
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