Space Travel Flashcards
1
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astronaut (n)
/ˈæs.trə.nɔːt/
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a person who has been trained for travelling in space
2
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astronomy (n)
/əˈstrɒn.ə.mi/
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the scientific study of the universe and of objects that exist naturally in space, such as the moon, the sun, planets, and stars
3
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float (v)
/fləʊt/
A
to stay on the surface of a liquid and not sink
4
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habitable (adj)
/ˈhæb.ɪ.tə.bəl/
A
providing conditions that are good enough to live in or on
5
Q
International Space Station (ISS)
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6
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galaxy
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7
Q
land (v)
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8
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launch (v,n)
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9
Q
meteorite (n)
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10
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microgravity (n)
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11
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orbit (v,n)
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12
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parabolic flight (n)
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13
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rocket (n)
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14
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satellite (n)
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15
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spacecraft (n)
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