UNIVERSE
SPACE EXPLORATION
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Like Armstrong’s Moon landing, the launch of the first Robonaut aboard the Discovery represents a historic breakthrough in space exploration.
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The use of R2 aboard the International Space Station will make space exploration safer for astronauts in the future.
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In the future, human astronauts like Neil Armstrong will unfortunately be replaced with humanoid robots like R2.
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Compared to the launch of R2 aboard the space shuttle Discovery, Neil Armstrong’s Moon landing was only a minor achievement.
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Detailed explanation-1: -What is the author implying by the allusion to Armstrong’s statement in paragraph 3? Like Armstrong’s Moon landing, the launch of the first Robonaut aboard the Discovery represents a historic breakthrough in space exploration.
Detailed explanation-2: -Another way this might be beneficial is during a robotic precursor mission. R2 would bring one set of tools for the precursor mission, such as setup and geologic investigation. Not only does this improve efficiency in the types of tools, but also removes the need for specialized robotic connectors.
Detailed explanation-3: -How do the phrases stormed off, float far, and invisible nothing in paragraph 35 contribute to the tone of the passage? They call attention to the narrator’s feelings of guilt and disappointment. They emphasize the narrator’s growing sense of hopelessness.