A View from Earth

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What is the Hubble Space Telescope?

Back

A space telescope that orbits the Earth.

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What does it mean when someone says, 'There's no way I'm gonna get a house call on this one'?

Back

No one is there to help him.

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Why was Mass happy when the cameras were not working?

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He was happy because the people on Earth could not watch him fix the panel.

Front

What is a context clue for the meaning of the word 'camaraderie'?

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How they were good friends, how they stuck up for each other.

Front

What changed from the middle of the story to the end of the story?

Back

Even though he felt alone for a while on the spacewalk, he was never really alone. He had friends and family with him every step of the way.

Front

What is a spacewalk?

Back

An activity where an astronaut exits a spacecraft to work in space.

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What does 'camaraderie' mean?

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A feeling of friendship and community among a group.

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What is the significance of the Earth in space exploration?

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It is our home planet and the starting point for all space missions.

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What is the role of a space telescope?

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To observe distant celestial objects and gather data about the universe.

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What does it mean to have 'friends and family' with you in a challenging situation?

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It means having emotional support and encouragement, even if they are not physically present.