Carrying Earth’s Voice to Jupiter’s Moon
gear up: to prepare for something that is going to happen
NASA is gearing up for an exciting journey to Europa, one of the moons around Jupiter, with a spacecraft called the Europa Clipper.
Europa is a fascinating place with a vast ocean beneath its icy surface. Scientists think this ocean might have more water than all of Earth’s oceans combined. NASA’s mission is to explore this mysterious world and see if it could support life.
The spacecraft won’t just carry scientific instruments. It will also carry a metal plate with a special message. It includes a poem called “In Praise of Mystery” by Ada Limón. Surrounding this poem are the names of millions who wished to send a part of themselves to the watery moon. The plate also carries a powerful symbol of Earth’s diversity and unity — the word “water.” The sound waves for the word in 103 languages are etched into the plate. This message highlights the importance of water for life, connecting all living beings on our planet and possibly beyond.
Sample sentences
1. The community is gearing up for the annual festival by decorating the streets.
2. Families are gearing up for the summer vacation by booking flights and packing their bags for the beach.
3. Local businesses are gearing up for the holiday season by stocking up on gifts and festive decorations.
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