geek – n. a person who is very interested in and knows a lot about a particular field or activity
simulator – n. a machine that is used to show what something looks or feels like and is usually sued to study something or to train people
cargo - n. supplies
outpost – n. a small military base or town far away from other towns
propellant - n. fuel
rookies - n. a person who has just started a job or activity, a beginner
colonize - v. to establish a place occupied by humans
probe – n. a thin, long instrument that is used especially for examining