Vocabulary for IELTS (General) - Space

Here you will learn some English words about space, such as "atmosphere", "launch", "aerospace", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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astronaut [noun]

someone who is trained to travel and work in space

Ex: He underwent rigorous physical and mental training to qualify as an astronaut .

atmosphere [noun]

the layer of gases surrounding a planet, held in place by gravity

Ex: Pollution is damaging the atmosphere and increasing global temperatures .

space station [noun]

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

Ex: Upcoming missions plan to expand the space station with additional modules and new scientific equipment .

sunlight [noun]

the natural light coming from the sun

Ex: They enjoyed their breakfast on the patio , basking in the morning sunlight .

moonlight [noun]

the light coming from the moon

Ex: Under the moonlight , the mountains appeared even more majestic and mysterious .

asteroid [noun]

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

Ex: The asteroid impact that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs occurred approximately 66 million years ago .

astronomer [noun]

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

Ex: She became an astronomer because of her fascination with the mysteries of the cosmos .

astronomy [noun]

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

Ex: Historical records show how ancient civilizations used astronomy to develop calendars and navigate across oceans .

galaxy [noun]

a large number of star systems bound together by gravitational force

Ex: The Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of thousands of galaxies , providing insights into their formation and evolution .

to launch [verb]

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

Ex: The submarine successfully launched a torpedo during the naval exercise .

to orbit [verb]

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

Ex: Jupiter has the largest number of moons of any planet in our solar system , with 79 known moons orbiting around it .

rocket [noun]

a propulsion device with its own fuel that produces thrust through reaction forces

Ex: The model rocket used solid propellant .

satellite [noun]

a natural body in space that moves around the earth or other planets

Ex: Jupiter 's satellites , such as Ganymede and Europa , orbit the giant planet and provide valuable data for astronomers .

solar system [noun]

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

Ex: Some moons in the solar system may have conditions suitable for life .

spacecraft [noun]

a vehicle designed to travel in space

Ex: The documentary showcased the development and launch of a new spacecraft designed for deep-space exploration .

to voyage [verb]

to travel over a long distance by sea or in space

Ex: The novel 's protagonist decided to voyage to foreign lands , seeking adventure and new experiences .

aerospace [noun]

the earth's atmosphere and the space beyond it

Ex: The company specializes in aerospace manufacturing , producing components for aircraft and spacecraft .

constellation [noun]

a specific group of stars that form a pattern and have a name related to their shape

Ex: The Big Dipper is a prominent constellation consisting of seven bright stars .

gravity [noun]

(physics) the universal force of attraction between any pair of objects with mass

Ex: Einstein 's theory of general relativity revolutionized our understanding of gravity by explaining it as the curvature of spacetime caused by mass .

lunar [adjective]

relating to the moon

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meteor [noun]

a piece of rock coming from outer space that passes through the Earth's atmosphere, producing light

Ex: The study of meteors helps astronomers understand the composition of objects from the early solar system .

rotation [noun]

a single complete circular movement around an axis or along an orbit

Ex: Each rotation of the hand wheel raises the platform slightly .

axis [noun]

the central point or line around which an object turns

Ex: The planet 's tilt on its axis causes the seasons .

weightless [adjective]

having or seeming to have no or little weight, caused by the absence of gravity

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mission [noun]

an operation carried out in space

Ex: The Hubble Space Telescope has completed numerous scientific missions to observe distant galaxies and nebulae .

booster [noun]

a rocket that gives a spacecraft or missile the extra power it needs to leave the Earth's atmosphere

countdown [noun]

the act of counting numbers backwards to zero before the launch of a missile or spacecraft

probe [noun]

an unmanned spacecraft or device sent to gather information from space and transmit it back

Ex: The probe collected data on the planet 's atmosphere .

to wane [verb]

(of the moon) to gradually decrease in its visible illuminated surface as it progresses from full to new moon

Ex: The light from the moon will wane until it 's barely visible .

to wax [verb]

(of the moon) to progressively display a larger illuminated section until it turns into a full moon

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Vocabulary for IELTS (General)
Communication	Art	Music	Literature
Movie and Theater	The Media	Argument and Agreement	Certainty and Uncertainty
Expressing an Opinion	Advice and Suggestion	Making a Decision	Sickness and Health
Cause and Effect	Success and Failure	Education	Space
Money	Business	The environment	Likes and Dislikes
Persuasion and Involvement	Similarity and Difference	Signposting	Problems and Solutions
Being in Charge	Talking about Senses	Possession	Talking about Change
Talking about Events and Incidents	Lifestyles	Tourism	The Planet Earth
Phrasal Verbs