Space exploration
Across
- 3. An object that is launched into space and orbits around a planet or other celestial body. It is used for communication or scientific research.
- 4. System The collection of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and other objects that orbit around our Sun.
- 6. Relating to the space between stars. It refers to things that happen or exist between different star systems.
- 8. Station A large spacecraft in orbit around Earth that serves as a home and workplace for astronauts.
- 9. A robotic vehicle designed to explore the surface of other planets or moons. It can collect data and send it back to scientists on Earth.
- 11. The path that a spacecraft takes as it revolves around a planet or other celestial body in space.
- 12. A scientific instrument used to observe and study objects in space, like stars, planets, and galaxies.
- 14. A person who travels to space aboard a spacecraft to explore and conduct scientific experiments.
- 15. A large celestial body that orbits around a star (like our Sun) and does not produce its own light.
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- 1. A vast collection of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity. Our Milky Way is an example of a galaxy.
- 2. A specific task or objective that astronauts and scientists work together to accomplish in space exploration.
- 5. A scientist who studies celestial objects, such as stars, planets, galaxies, and other phenomena in outer space.
- 7. The force that pulls objects towards each other. On Earth, it keeps us grounded and affects how things move.
- 8. A spacecraft designed to carry astronauts and equipment into space. It can travel to other planets or orbit Earth.
- 10. A vehicle that is used to launch spacecraft into space. It works by burning fuel to create a powerful thrust upwards.
- 13. Relating to the Moon. The word "lunar" is often used to describe things that are associated with or found on the Moon.