Vocabulary

• such as: For example; like
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
• interact with
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
• space center: A facility dedicated to space exploration, research, and development.
• tuned to: To adjust a radio receiver to the frequency of a particular station.
• chain of events: A sequence of occurrences, where each event causes or influences the next.
• in pairs: Divided into or working as two people together.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• cosmic ray: A high-energy, subatomic particle originating from outer space.
• quite possible: Reasonably likely; within the realm of possibility.
• to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
• back to normal: Returned to the usual or expected state or condition.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• for the last time: Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
• in place of: Instead of; as a substitute for.
• on impact: Immediately upon collision or forceful contact.
• light on: To illuminate something.
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• in motion: Moving; not stationary.
• matter: To be of great importance; to count
• charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
• universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
• space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
• instrument: Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
• capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
• orbit: Path an object takes as it circles another object
• particle: Adverb or preposition that joins with a verb
• view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
• solar: Concerning the sun, or its heat
• large: Big; of great size; broad, tall, wide, or fat
• magnetic: Having the properties of a magnet; able to attract
• lab: Short for 'laboratory'
• cosmic: Concerning space and the universe
• shuttle: Vehicle carrying passengers between two places