Vocabulary

• into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• catch up: To become equal with another person
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• going on: To continue doing something
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
• regardless of
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• at the helm: In a position of control or leadership.
• at a discount: For sale at a lower than usual price.
• throw out: To make someone leave, because of bad behavior
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
• grocery: Daily foods such as flour, sugar, and tinned foods
• typically: In a normal or usual way
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
• ambitious: Having the desire to be successful in life, work
• reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
• surface: To give (road) a top layer
• launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
• giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
• crew: Organized group of workers (e.g. on a ship)
• humanity: Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
• film: Thin layer that covers something
• throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
• dominance: Having more power, success than others
• furniture: Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
• produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
• race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
• satellite: Device sent into space that aids communication
• regularly: At the usual time each day, week, or month
• development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
• waste: To kill or severely harm someone
• haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• solve: To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
• fully: Completely or entirely
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• mission: A task or role someone is given to do
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
• step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
• person: Man, woman or child
• space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
• expiration: Coming to an end of a period, validity
• pivot: Point on which something turns or balances
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• frost: To form ice on the surfaces in cold weather
• glaze: Light coating of liquid that makes surface shiny
• divert: To attract someone's attention from something
• cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
• lunar: Concerning, about, or from the moon
• ignition: Process of making catch fire (e.g. an engine)
• catalog: Book of items that are available for purchase
• upward: Toward some higher point or position
• doughnut: Piece of sweet, fried bread shaped like a ring
• arab: Citizen of an Arabic speaking nation
• locker: Cupboard with a lock to keep your possessions