intercontinental – adj. able to travel from one continent to another
ballistic missile – n. a weapon that is shot through the sky over a great distance and then falls to the ground and explodes.
altitude – n. the height of something above the level of the sea
astrophysicist – n. someone who studies the physical and chemical properties and structures of stars, planets, and other objects in outer space
milestone – n. an important point in the progress or development of something
second stage – n. the point at which a rocket disconnects from its main engines and fires secondary engines
steep – adj. rising or falling very sharply
angle – n. the position from which something is approached