Space-Related Terms

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Across
  1. 2. Probe An unmanned spacecraft sent to explore space and gather information.
  2. 3. Hole A region in space with extremely strong gravitational forces, where nothing can escape.
  3. 4. An icy celestial object that orbits the Sun, leaving a trail of gas and dust.
  4. 5. A celestial object made up of hot gases that emit light and heat.
  5. 7. An artificial object that orbits around a planet or a natural satellite.
  6. 9. A small rocky object that orbits the Sun, typically found in the asteroid belt.
  7. 10. A person trained to travel and work in space.
  8. 13. A huge system of billions of stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity.
  9. 14. A large celestial body that orbits around a star, like the Sun.
  10. 15. A large cloud of gas and dust in space, often where stars are born.
Down
  1. 1. A vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space.
  2. 6. A small particle from space that enters Earth's atmosphere, often called a shooting star.
  3. 7. The star at the center of our solar system that provides heat and light to Earth.
  4. 8. Earth's natural satellite that orbits around it.
  5. 11. Station A large spacecraft that serves as a home and workplace for astronauts in space.
  6. 12. An instrument that collects and magnifies light to observe distant objects in space.