Vocabulary

• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• have to: Must do
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• got to: To arrive at some place
• deal with
• into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
• back up: To save a copy of your computer data
• of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
• on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
• up until now: Until the present time; so far.
• near and dear: Very important and loved; cherished.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• put aside: To save money regularly.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
• go back to: To return to a starting point
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• around the corner: Very near; close by.
• per year: For each year; annually.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
• paid off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
• next to: Being located along side another
• space museum: A museum dedicated to the history and science of space exploration.
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• bring about: To cause to happen
• for the benefit: In order to help or be useful to someone or something.
• through the roof: Rising to a very high level; skyrocketing.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
• applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
• great: Very good; better than before
• commercial: Radio or television advertisement
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
• put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
• government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
• flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
• mission: A task or role someone is given to do
• earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
• orbit: Path an object takes as it circles another object
• prize: Something won in a contest or given as an award