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Space exploration and missions

Words for space, spacecraft and journeys of discovery.

A1B2C110 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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space

noun · 3 examples
  1. The satellite is now in space.
  2. Astronauts train for travel into space.
  3. This telescope helps us study space.

universe

noun · 3 examples
  1. Scientists study how the universe began.
  2. The universe contains many galaxies.
  3. We still have much to learn about the universe.

satellite

noun · 3 examples
  1. A satellite sends the pictures back to Earth.
  2. The new satellite will study the weather.
  3. Engineers lost contact with the satellite.

rocket

noun · 3 examples
  1. The rocket carried equipment to the space station.
  2. Engineers checked the rocket before the flight.
  3. We watched the rocket rise above the coast.

launch

noun · 3 examples
  1. The launch was delayed by strong winds.
  2. A crowd watched the launch from a safe distance.
  3. The launch took place early in the morning.

exploration

noun · 3 examples
  1. Space exploration requires careful planning.
  2. The team used a robot for the exploration of the cave.
  3. Ocean exploration has revealed unusual forms of life.

gravity

noun · 3 examples
  1. Earth's gravity keeps us on the ground.
  2. The planet's gravity pulls the falling rock downward.
  3. A larger mass produces a stronger pull of gravity.

alien

noun · 3 examples
  1. The film features a friendly alien.
  2. She drew an alien with four arms.
  3. The story follows an alien visiting Earth.

solar

adjective · 3 examples
  1. The house uses solar energy to heat water.
  2. Scientists observed unusual solar activity.
  3. A solar panel powers the small pump.

mission

noun · 3 examples
  1. The crew prepared for a mission to the Moon.
  2. The mission will collect samples from the surface.
  3. Every member has a role during the mission.

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