To The Moon And Beyond Flashcards
Gravitational
of or relating to the force of attraction between two masses
Rotation
using or relating to a circular movement about an axis or centre
Revolve
move in a circle on a central axis
Satellite
an artificial body placed in orbit round the earth or moon or another planet in order to collect information or for communication
Atmosphere
the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.
Reflect
when the sun’s rays hit the Earth a lot of the heat is reflected back into space
Moon
the natural satellite of the earth
Tides
the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day at a particular place, due to the attraction of the moon and sun.
Non-luminous
non-luminous (not comparable) Not capable of producing light, but possibly capable of reflecting light from another source.