Ireland and Malta Join Space Agreement

May 4, 2026, 21:09
EuropeInternational

Introduction

Ireland and Malta joined the Artemis Accords. This is a group of countries that explore the Moon and space together.

Main Body

The USA and NASA started these rules in 2020. The rules help countries work together. They share science and help each other. They also protect old sites on the Moon. Ireland joined the group in Washington, D.C. Now, all 23 countries in the European Space Agency are in the group. Ireland wants to connect with the world in space. Malta joined the group in Malta. Malta wants to use new technology. This will help Malta get more money and better jobs from space work.

Conclusion

More countries are joining the Artemis Accords. NASA wants people to live and work on the Moon.

Learning

🚀 The 'Power' Words

Look at these verbs from the text. They are the 'engines' of the sentences. At A2, you need to know how to use these to talk about goals and actions.

  • Join →\rightarrow To become a member (e.g., Ireland joined the group).
  • Share →\rightarrow To give and receive together (e.g., They share science).
  • Protect →\rightarrow To keep something safe (e.g., Protect old sites).
  • Want →\rightarrow To wish for something (e.g., Malta wants new technology).

💡 Simple Sentence Building

Notice how the text builds ideas. It uses a simple pattern: [Who] →\rightarrow [Action] →\rightarrow [What/Where]

  1. Ireland (Who) →\rightarrow joined (Action) →\rightarrow the group (What).
  2. NASA (Who) →\rightarrow started (Action) →\rightarrow the rules (What).

Tip: To reach A2, start your sentences with the person or organization first. It makes your English clear and easy to understand.

Vocabulary Learning

joined (v.)
to become a member of a group or organization
Example:Ireland joined the group in Washington.
group (n.)
a set of people or things considered together
Example:The Artemis Accords is a group of countries.
countries (n.)
plural of country, a nation with its own government
Example:The USA and NASA started these rules in 2020.
explore (v.)
to travel or investigate new places
Example:The group explores the Moon and space.
help (v.)
to assist or support someone
Example:The rules help countries work together.
work (n.)
activity that requires effort or labor
Example:They share science and help each other with work.
together (adv.)
in a joint or common action
Example:The rules help countries work together.
share (v.)
to give part of something to others
Example:They share science and help each other.
protect (v.)
to keep safe from harm or danger
Example:They also protect old sites on the Moon.
old (adj.)
having existed for a long time
Example:They also protect old sites on the Moon.
sites (n.)
places of interest or importance
Example:They also protect old sites on the Moon.
world (n.)
the planet Earth or all the people living on it
Example:Ireland wants to connect with the world in space.
new (adj.)
recently made or discovered
Example:Malta wants to use new technology.
technology (n.)
tools or methods created by humans
Example:Malta wants to use new technology.
money (n.)
currency used to buy goods or services
Example:This will help Malta get more money.
better (adj.)
of higher quality or more desirable
Example:This will help Malta get more money and better jobs.
jobs (n.)
paid work positions or employment
Example:This will help Malta get more money and better jobs.
live (v.)
to reside or exist in a place
Example:NASA wants people to live and work on the Moon.
people (n.)
human beings in general
Example:NASA wants people to live and work on the Moon.