The Hindu Editorial (Eye in the sky) – Aug 13, 2021

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The Hindu Editorial (Eye in the sky) – Aug 13, 2021

Anything that is related to space science, failure or success, is larger than life; for this is a new frontier for achievement and conquest within the realms of science and technology. For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-2 for The Hindu Editorial (Eye in the sky) – Aug 13, 2021.

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The Hindu Editorial (Eye in the sky) – Aug 13, 2021:

eye in the sky (phrase) – overhead surveillance (camera).
hit-and-miss (phrase) – it is sometimes successful and sometimes not.
open to (verb) – receptive of, responsive to, willing to listen, admitting of.
gaze (noun) – attention, observation, observance, inspection, scrutiny; gaze generally means a long, steady look at somebody/something.
shy away from (phrasal verb) – avoid, recoil, withdraw nervously (due to fear/surprise/pain/dislike).
larger than life (phrase) – extraordinary, great/huge, impressive, tremendous, attractive.
frontier (noun) – the extreme limit or point (of achievement in a particular area of activity).
conquest (noun) – (successful) ascent, rise, scaling (new heights).
realm (noun) – area, field, domain (of activity).
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) (noun) – Indian Space Research Organisation, formed in 1969, superseded the erstwhile Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR). Vikram Sarabhai, having identified the role and importance of space technology in a Nation’s development, provided ISRO with the necessary direction to function as an agent of development. ISRO then embarked on its mission to provide the Nation space-based services and to develop the technologies to achieve the same independently. (Courtesy: www.isro.gov.in).
Earth observation satellite (EOS) (noun) – satellites used or designed for Earth observation (EO) from orbit, including spy satellites and similar ones intended for non-military uses such as environmental monitoring, meteorology, cartography, and others. Earth Observation (EO) satellites help us to monitor and protect our environment, manage our resources, respond to global humanitarian disasters and enable sustainable development. They provide essential information on a vast number of areas, including; ocean salinity, ice thickness, crop health, and air quality.
Geosynchronous orbit (noun) – Geosynchronous orbit is a repeating path in which the satellite is always in the same area of the sky in respect to the rotating Earth. (Courtesy: NASA)
Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) (noun) – It is a space launch vehicle designed, developed, and operated by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to launch satellites and other space objects into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbits. GSLV has the capability to put a heavier payload in the orbit than the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). It is a three-stage launcher with a lift-off mass of 420 tonnes.
anomaly (noun) – abnormality, irregularity, deviation, aberration, departure, divergence, variation.
malfunction (noun) – breakdown, fault, failure, defect.
cryogenics (noun) – the branch of physics that deals with the production and behaviour of materials at very low temperatures.
cryogenic stage (noun) – A cryogenic engine/ cryogenic stage is the last stage of space launch vehicles which makes use of Cryogenics. This third/last stage uses a Cryogenic engine, which uses liquefied oxygen and hydrogen as fuel. A Cryogenic rocket stage is more efficient and provides more thrust for every kilogram of propellant it burns compared to solid and earth-storable liquid propellant rocket stages. However, cryogenic stage is technically a very complex system compared to solid or earth-storable liquid propellant stages due to its use of propellants at extremely low temperatures and the associated thermal and structural problems.
light up (phrasal verb) – ignite, light, be set off.
ensuing (adjective) – following, coming up next, cropping up (after as a result).
deviation (noun) – divergence/departure, abnormality, irregularity.
disruption (noun) – disturbance, interruption, obstruction.
veer (verb) – change, deviate, diverge.
probably (adverb) – most likely, in all likelihood, all things considered, perhaps.
salvage (verb) – save, rescue, recover, restore.
mission (noun) – expedition, journey (into space); assignment, project, operation.
accomplish (verb) – achieve, complete, fulfil.
speculation (noun) – prediction, guesswork, notion, opinion/thought.
run rife (phrase) – to spread very quickly in an uncontrolled/unchecked way.
pandemic (noun) – the worldwide spread of a new disease; The illness spreads around the world and typically affects a large number of people across a wide area.
call off (phrasal verb) – cancel, abandon, shelve, scrap.
glitch (noun) – problem, difficulty, issue/complication.
in question (phrase) – at issue, being discussed, under discussion, under consideration.
indigenous (adjective) – native, original.
run (noun) – period, spell, stretch.
in the pipeline (phrase) – in the process of being planned/developed.
Aditya-L1 (noun) – ISRO’s solar mission Aditya-L1 to a vantage point in space, known as the L1 Lagrange point, to do imaging and study of the sun. (The L1 point of the Earth-Sun system affords an uninterrupted view of the sun and it lies 1.5 million kilometres inside the Earth’s orbit, partway between the Sun and the Earth). (vantage point means a position from which you can see things well).
Lagrange Points (noun) – Lagrange points are positions in space where objects sent there tend to stay put (remain without moving). At Lagrange points, the gravitational pull of two large masses (Eg. The Sun and The Earth) precisely equals the centripetal force required for a small object to move with them. These points in space can be used by spacecraft to reduce fuel consumption needed to remain in position.
Gaganyaan mission (noun) – ISRO’s human spaceflight programme which will carry humans to space. The objective of Gaganyaan is to carry a crew of three to Low Earth Orbit (LEO), perform a set of predefined activities in space, and return them safely to a predefined destination on earth.
slate (verb) – arrange, plan, schedule.
stress (noun) – strain, pressure, tension, worry, anxiety.
doubly (adverb) – two times; especially.
make sure (phrase) – check, confirm, make certain, ensure.
keep away from (phrasal verb) – make someone stay away from.
for now (phrase) – for the time being, for the present, for the moment.
owe (verb) – have something due to.
in no small measure (phrase) – to a very great extent/level/degree.
propensity (noun) – tendency, inclination, predisposition, readiness.
cover up (phrasal verb) – conceal, hide, camouflage.
enshroud (verb) – conceal, obscure, envelop, cover, hide completely (from view).
mystery (noun) – secrecy.
mishap (noun) – disaster, tragedy, affliction, catastrophe.
admittedly (adverb) – actually, truly/verily, indeed.
(high) stakes (noun) – (high-risk) challenge.
in terms of (phrase) – with regard to, regarding/concerning, in connection with.
wear (verb) – have; accept, agree, admit.
ward off (phrasal verb) – prevent, repel, avert, deflect, block, stop, obstruct, impede.
embrace (verb) – welcome, accept.
limelight (noun) – the focus of attention, public attention, public notice.
indeed (adverb) – in fact, actually, undeniably.
endeavour (noun) – activity, pursuit; aim/effort.
open doors (phrase) – make available; make accessible; provide someone opportunities (for success).
to the skies (phrase) – very highly, very enthusiastically.