NASA Endeavors

Adjective regarding the manner in which air flows around a solid object
In 1999, a full-scale replica of the 1903 Wright Flyer was mounted in NASA's 40x80 foot wind tunnel for tests to build an historically accurate aerodynamic database.
Verb transmit a signal in a particular direction
NASA got some nice pics in their inbox today, beamed from the Deep Impact craft, which snapped photos of a comet's core as the craft hurtled past comet Hartley 2.
Noun person who settles an area
In NASA's interplanetary version of the Mayflower, space colonists would head off into the cosmos with no real anticipation of returning to the Earth.
Adjective pertaining to the universe
NASA's Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer, designed to study antimatter and cosmic rays, is slated to launch into space with the shuttle Endeavour.
Adjective causing feelings of fear or distress
A chorus of cheers and applause echoed through the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory after the interplanetary rover Curiosity signaled it had survived a harrowing plunge through the thin Mars atmosphere.
Adjective showing courage and determination
NASA has abandoned hope that it will hear from the Mars rover Spirit ever again. Still, the plucky rover, intended to last 90 days, persevered for over 6 years.
Verb question or examine thoroughly and closely
The MESSENGER spacecraft has delivered the first pictures ever taken from orbit around the planet Mercury, and NASA expects thousands more as it probes the surface.
Noun small remote-controlled research vehicle used for collecting samples
NASA followed up its picture-perfect landing of the rover Curiosity with a picture of the balletic Mars landing — as well as some well-earned self-congratulation.
Noun a journey or undertaking involving considerable risk
NASA will fly the International Space Station until 2020. It will also begin developing a rocket for deep-space exploration, ventures that will include trips to asteroids and, eventually, Mars.
Noun machine that performs dependably under heavy use
NASA's workhorse glided down to Earth for the 39th and final time just before noon EST Wednesday, marking the beginning of the end of the shuttle era.