sample – n. a small amount of something that represents what it is like
mission – n. a flight by an aircraft or spacecraft to perform a specific task
drill – v. to make holes in hard materials with a machine
module – n. a part of an object that can operate alone, especially a part of a spacecraft
remarkable – adj. very unusual or noticeable in a way that you admire
sustain – v. to cause or permit something to continue for a period of time
asteroid – n. objects made of rock and metal which orbit the sun, but are smaller than planets
challenging – adj. difficult in a way that is usually interesting or enjoyable