D is for …
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Dock
To join with another vehicle in space.
NASA
Sentences:
The cargo ship will dock with the space station.
The Progress cargo ship must dock with the space station to take supplies to the crew.
Docking Port
An area where one space vehicle joins with another.
NASA
Sentences:
The Soyuz connects to the space station at the docking port.
Astronauts practice joining the docking ports by using a tool that works like a video game.
Drag
Resistance to motion through the air.
NASA
Sentences:
The drag parachute helped the space shuttle come to a stop after landing.
The force of drag tried to pull our kite down.