Outer Space

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Across
  1. 4. A large, round object in space that orbits a star.
  2. 5. The third planet from the sun and the one we live on.
  3. 6. The vast, seemingly infinite expanse that exists beyond our planet.
  4. 7. A celestial object with a bright tail, often visible from Earth.
  5. 9. The natural satellite of Earth that orbits around it.
  6. 10. A bright, shining object in the night sky that is a ball of hot, glowing gases.
  7. 12. The force that pulls objects toward each other; what keeps us on Earth.
  8. 13. A group of stars that forms a recognizable pattern.
  9. 16. A person who travels into space.
Down
  1. 1. The sun and all the celestial objects that orbit it, including planets and moons.
  2. 2. A large group of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.
  3. 3. An object in space that moves around a larger object, like a moon or an artificial satellite.
  4. 8. A vehicle that moves upward into space powered by engines.
  5. 10. The area above the Earth where the sun, moon, stars, and clouds can be seen.
  6. 11. A creature from outer space, often used in stories.
  7. 14. The star at the center of our solar system that provides light and heat.
  8. 15. The path an object takes as it revolves around another object in space.