The Hindu Editorial (So close, yet so far) – Sep 09, 2019

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) came tantalisingly close to creating history in the early hours of September 7 when the robotic lander Vikram followed the predetermined descent trajectory… For further reading, visit “The Hindu”. Below is today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (So close, yet so far) – Sep 09, 2019.

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Today’s word list-1 for The Hindu Editorial (So close, yet so far) – Sep 09, 2019:

objective (noun) – aim, intention, purpose.
tantalizingly (adverb) – excitingly, interestingly, fascinatingly.
lander (noun) – a spacecraft designed to land on the surface of a planet/moon. A lander is immobile, and maintains its fixed position once it has landed.
descent (noun) – an act of moving downwards; going down, coming down.
trajectory (noun) – course, route, path.
lunar (adjective) – it refers to the Moon.
touchdown (noun) – the moment at which a part of a spacecraft make contact with the ground during landing; arrival, coming in.
put something in perspective (phrase) – to compare something with a similar thing to give a clearer, more accurate idea.
rover (noun) – a space exploration vehicle designed to move and explore the surface of a planet or moon. A rover is mobile, and has wheels with which it can move.
touch down (phrasal verb) – (of an aircraft) land, alight, come down.
deploy (verb) – use, utilize, employ.
velocity (noun) – speed (in general use).
altitude (noun) – height, elevation, distance above the ground/sea.
snap (verb) – break, separate, split.
exploration (noun) – investigation, search, inspection (of an area for natural resources).
rover (noun) – a space exploration vehicle designed to move and explore the surface of a planet or moon. A rover is mobile, and has wheels with which it can move.
on the contrary (phrase) – in contrast, just the opposite, conversely.
accomplish (verb) – achieve, complete, fulfil.
orbiter (noun) – a spacecraft designed to go into orbit of a planet or other celestial body without landing on its surface.
span (noun) – period, time, duration.
payload (noun) – it can be a satellite, space probe, or spacecraft carrying instruments and others which are (not fuels) used for a rocket’s operation.
evolution (noun) – development, advancement, growth/rise.
look for (phrasal verb) – search for, try to find, look around for.
crater (noun) – cavity, hole, hollow.
candidate (adjective) – prospect, hopeful, expectant.
harbour (verb) – shield, protect; accommodate, lodge, take in.
keen on (phrasal verb) – interested in, passionate about, attracted/fascinated by.
mineralogy (noun) – the scientific study of minerals.