Vocabulary

• into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
• to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• in terms of
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
• at least: As a minimum
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
• have to: Must do
• move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
• take with: To bring something or someone along when you go somewhere.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
• ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
• name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
• on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
• at home: In one's own residence or country.
• in comparison: When compared to something else.
• in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
• planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
• fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
• system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
• space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
• mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
• discover: To find something new that was not known before
• orbit: Path an object takes as it circles another object
• joint: Body parts where bones meet and can move together
• union: Act of joining two or more things into one
• star: To perform or play a main role in a movie, play
• station: (Army) to be posted to a place to perform duties
• solar: Concerning the sun, or its heat
• mankind: All humans thought of as one group; humanity
• soviet: Elected government council in a communist country