All About SpaceX is a free, printable 4th-grade reading comprehension worksheet of 200 words with questions and answers. Scroll down for the printable:
SpaceX is a company that builds rockets and sends them into space. It was started by a man named Elon Musk in 2002. His big dream is to help people live on other planets one day!
SpaceX is special because it makes rockets that can be used more than once. This helps save money and makes space travel better. One of their most famous rockets is called the Falcon 9. It can go to space and then land safely back on Earth.
SpaceX also made a big rocket called Starship. One day, it might take people to the Moon or even Mars! That would be an amazing adventure.
In 2020, SpaceX made history by sending astronauts to the International Space Station. It was the first time a private company sent people into space!
SpaceX works with NASA and helps carry supplies and satellites. Satellites are machines in space that help with things like TV, phones, and GPS.
Elon Musk and SpaceX believe that space is the future. They want to make it possible for more people to travel to space. Maybe one day, you could ride a SpaceX rocket too!
SpaceX is making space dreams come true—one rocket at a time.
Questions:
- Who started SpaceX and when?
- What is special about SpaceX rockets?
- What are two rockets made by SpaceX?
- What big event happened with SpaceX in 2020?
- How can satellites help us on Earth?
Answers:
- Elon Musk started SpaceX in 2002.
- They can be used more than once, which saves money.
- Falcon 9 and Starship.
- SpaceX sent astronauts to the International Space Station.
- They help with TV, phones, and GPS.
