NASA – n. short for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the government agency responsible for the U.S. civilian space program
solar flare – n. a short burst of radiation from the sun's surface
swirl – v. to flow or move, like the wind, in the space of a circle
cousin – n. something related to another
dare – v. to be brave enough to face or do something; to not be too afraid to do something
mission – n. an important trip or project
pole – n. one of two or areas in a magnetized field; either of two related opposites
plasma – n. technical a substance that is similar to a gas but that can carry electricity