- India has launched a new space probe.
- This probe is for studying the sun.
- It is called Aditya-L1, meaning the sun.
- India also landed on the moon recently.
- Some scientists are happy, but they have concerns.
- They worry this will reduce funding for other science projects.
Difficult words
- probe — A device used to explore something.
- studying — Looking closely at something to learn more.
- science — A way to learn about the world.
- funding — Money given for a specific purpose.
- concerns — Worries about something.
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Discussion questions
- What do you think about space exploration?
- Why is studying the sun important?
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