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asteroid
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galaxy
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solar system
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Mercury
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Jupiter
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Saturn
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Uranus
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Neptune
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astronomy
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astronomer
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landing
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outer
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orbit
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to orbit
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rocket
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satellite
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to launch
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takeoff
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spacecraft
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spaceman
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spaceship
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space station
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spacesuit
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voyage
alien
alien
noun
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/ˈeɪɫiən/
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a creature that is believed to exist in other worlds or planets

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The idea of aliens visiting Earth has been a topic of debate and speculation, with various reports and sightings fueling conspiracy theories.
The concept of aliens is popular in science fiction movies, such as "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial", where a friendly alien befriends a young boy on Earth.
space
space
noun
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/ˈspeɪs/

the universe beyond the atmosphere of the earth

outer space
outer space
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/ˈaʊɾɚ spˈeɪs/

the space outside the earth's atmosphere

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universe
universe
noun
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/ˈjunəˌvɝs/

all that exists in the physical world, such as space, planets, galaxies, etc.

asteroid
asteroid
noun
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/ˈæstɝˌɔɪd/

any of the rocky bodies orbiting the sun, ranging greatly in diameter, also found in large numbers between Jupiter and Mars

black hole
black hole
noun
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/blˈæk hˈoʊl/

a place in the space with such high gravity that pulls in everything, even light

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galaxy
galaxy
noun
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/ˈɡæɫəksi/

a large number of star systems bound together by gravitational force

solar system
solar system
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/sˈoʊlɚ sˈɪstəm/

the sun and the group of planets orbiting around it, including the earth

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Mercury
Mercury
noun
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/ˈmɝkjɝi/

the 1st and smallest planet in the solar system which is the closest to the sun

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Venus
Venus
noun
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/vˈiːnəs/

the 2nd planet of the solar system located between Mercury and earth

Mars
Mars
noun
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/mˈɑːɹz/

the 4th planet of the solar system located between earth and Jupiter

Jupiter
Jupiter
noun
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/dʒˈuːpɪɾɚ/

the 5th and the largest planet of the solar system located between Mars and Saturn

Saturn
Saturn
noun
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/sˈæɾɜːn/

the 6th planet of the solar system located between Jupiter and Uranus, which has rings around it

Uranus
Uranus
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/jˈʊɹænəs/

the 7th planet of the solar system with a blue-green color located between Saturn and Neptune

Neptune
Neptune
noun
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/nˈɛptuːn/

the 8th planet of the solar system with a ring of icy particles around it

astronomy
astronomy
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/əˈstɹɑnəmi/

a branch of science that studies space, planets, etc.

What is "astronomy"?

Astronomy is the scientific study of celestial bodies like stars, planets, moons, and galaxies, as well as the phenomena that occur beyond Earth's atmosphere. It involves observing the universe to understand its origins, structure, and evolution. Astronomy not only helps us learn about the cosmos but also provides insights into the fundamental laws of physics and the potential for life beyond Earth.

astronomer
astronomer
noun
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/əˈstɹɑnəmɝ/

a scientist who studies or observes planets, stars, and other happenings in the universe

landing
landing
noun
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/ˈɫændɪŋ/

the act of an aircraft or spacecraft arriving on the ground or a solid surface

What is "landing"?

Landing, in general, refers to the process of bringing a moving object, such as a plane, spacecraft, or even a parachutist, safely to the ground. For aircraft, it involves a controlled descent, where the pilot adjusts speed, altitude, and the angle of the plane to touch down smoothly on the ground or a runway. It requires careful coordination of equipment like landing gear, flaps, and braking systems to prevent damage and ensure the safety of the landing. Once the object reaches the ground, it slows down or comes to a stop.

outer
outer
Adjective
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/ˈaʊtɝ/

situated on the outside of something else

orbit
orbit
noun
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/ˈɔɹbət/

the path an object in the space follows to move around a planet, star, etc.

to orbit
to orbit
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/ˈɔɹbət/

to move around a star, planet, or a large object in space

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rocket
rocket
noun
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/ˈɹɑkət/

a spacecraft that moves up by the force of the gases produced when the fuel burns

satellite
satellite
noun
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/ˈsætəˌɫaɪt/

an object sent into space to travel around the earth and send or receive information

to launch
to launch
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/ˈɫɔntʃ/

to send an object, such as a satellite, missile, etc., into space

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takeoff
takeoff
noun
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/ˈteɪˌkɔf/

the process by which an aircraft leaves the ground and starts to fly

spacecraft
spacecraft
noun
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/ˈspeɪsˌkɹæft/

a vehicle designed to travel in space

spaceman
spaceman
noun
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/spˈeɪsmən/

someone who travels into space, such as an astronaut

spaceship
spaceship
noun
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/ˈspeɪsˌʃɪp/

a kind of spacecraft used by astronauts to explore in space

space station
space station
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/spˈeɪs stˈeɪʃən/

a large structure used as a long-term base for people to stay in space and conduct research

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spacesuit
spacesuit
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/ˈspeɪˌsut/

clothing used by astronauts while traveling in space

spacewalk
spacewalk
noun
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/ˈspeɪˌswɑk/

a period during which an astronaut moves outside an spacecraft in space, typically to perform repairs or experiments

telescope
telescope
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/ˈtɛɫəˌskoʊp/

a piece of equipment by which the far objects, particularly those in space, are made clearly visible

What is a "telescope"?

A telescope is an optical instrument used to observe distant objects, such as stars, planets, and galaxies. It uses lenses or mirrors to gather and focus light, allowing the viewer to see objects far away in greater detail. Telescopes are commonly used in astronomy to study celestial bodies and in science to explore the universe. There are different types of telescopes, such as refracting telescopes, which use lenses, and reflecting telescopes, which use mirrors. Telescopes can be found in observatories or used for personal stargazing.

voyage
voyage
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/ˈvɔɪədʒ/, /ˈvɔɪɪdʒ/

a long journey taken on a ship or spacecraft

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