A. = Adjective ADV. = Adverb IDM. = Idiom N. = Noun V. = Verb | |
| aerospace | N. 1) the science and technology of flying in the air and in outer space 2) the area including earth's atmosphere and outer space |
| aerospace | A. 1) related to the science and technology of flying in the air and in outer space 2) related to the area including earth's atmosphere and outer space |
| ambitious | A. having a strong desire for success |
| controversy | N. argument or debate about something |
| to coordinate | V. to bring people together so they can work more efficiently or effectively |
| to foster | V. to encourage (something) to grow or develop |
| a liaison | N. a person who works as a representative or connection between two or more companies, agencies, groups, countries, etc. |
| a mission | N. the purpose for which a person or thing is sent; a special military or technical project |
| a probe | N. a machine sent to explore or check an area |
| to probe | V. to search or explore with a probe |
| a stepping-stone | N. a way to get ahead, a way to advance |
| a venture | N. a project or course of action which involves risk or danger |
| CULTURAL NOTE: To find out more about current NASA projects, go to CNN City in Space |
