U2 W5 To Space and Back

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What is a procedure?

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A proper way of doing something usually by a series of steps.

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What is an orbit?

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The path an object follows as it moves around another object.

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What does shudder mean?

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A tremble or shake caused by a strong force.

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What are harnesses?

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A set of straps and other gear used to connect a person to something.

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What is a hatch?

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An opening in the deck of a ship.

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What is gravity?

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A force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

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What is a spacecraft?

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A vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space.

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What does launch mean?

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To send a spacecraft or rocket into the air or space.

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What is an astronaut?

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A person trained to travel in a spacecraft and work in space.

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What is a satellite?

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An object that orbits around a planet or star.