Vocabulary

• to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• space center: A facility dedicated to space exploration, research, and development.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• pulled off: To manage to succeed
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• critical to: Extremely important or essential.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• due to: Because of; owing to
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• save the day: To prevent a disaster or failure; to rescue a situation.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• first off: To begin with; firstly.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
• on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
• on to: Toward something; forward
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• act on: To have an effect on something.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• read along: To read simultaneously with someone else or follow a text aloud.
• stand out
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• in full swing: At its peak of activity; fully active or operational.
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• land on: To come down to the ground or another surface after flying or falling.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• in charge: To be responsible for
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• up and running: Fully operational; functioning correctly.
• side note: A brief piece of additional information or a comment that is related to the main subject but is not essential to it.
• play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
• in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• from A to Z: Describes covering something completely or in full detail.
• coordinate with: To work together efficiently and harmoniously with someone or a group to achieve a common goal.
• guard against: To take precautions against something undesirable.
• on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
• set up
• in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
• go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• mess up: To make a mistake
• blow up: To suddenly become angry
• time is money: Time should be used productively as it is valuable like money.
• in parallel: Done at the same time; simultaneously.
• dig in: To start eating eagerly and enthusiastically.
• left out: To forget; omit
• as follows: Used to introduce a list or explanation.
• of all time: The best or most significant in history.
• prior to: Before a particular time or event.
• bow out: To decide not to do something; back out
• in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
• account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
• as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
• emerged as: To become known or apparent; to come forth as.
• talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
• going on: To continue doing something
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
• critical: Making a negative judgment of something
• concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• decade: Period of 10 years
• conduct: Your behavior
• competition: Fighting against others to win something
• innovation: Process of creating new ideas or inventions
• inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
• surface: To give (road) a top layer
• require: To demand that someone does something
• parallel: To be equal to, or like, something else
• orbit: Path an object takes as it circles another object
• launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
• astronaut: Person who travels in space
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• serve: To act in a particular position or office
• role: Character played by an actor
• vehicle: Machine (such as a car) used to carry things
• project: To predict what will happen in the future
• produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
• ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
• digital: Using electronic signals or computers
• command: To be able to see far from a certain location
• development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
• communication: Talking to people; giving information to people
• buzz: Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• control: A device designed to operate a machine
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• mission: A task or role someone is given to do
• thrust: To move (e.g. a knife) forcefully towards someone
• detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
• program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
• land: Region or country
• space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
• mercury: Silver-white metal that is used in thermometers
• preliminary: Happening or necessary before a thing happens
• rocket: Powerful engine that releases hot gases
• descent: Movement downward; movement toward something bad
• propulsion: Forward movement often under power
• lunar: Concerning, about, or from the moon
• spacecraft: Vehicle capable of traveling to outer space
• engineering: The practical application of science to industry
• orbital: Concerning an orbit
• sputnik: Russian artificial satellite
• docking: To take away a part of an animal's tail
• spaceflight: Voyage outside the Earth's atmosphere
• marshall: Person's name