Across
- 2. A celestial object consisting of ice, dust, and gas that orbits the sun in a long elliptical path.
- 6. A large structure in space where astronauts live and conduct scientific research.
- 7. The force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth or other celestial bodies.
- 9. The fourth planet from the sun in our solar system, often referred to as the "Red Planet".
- 13. A spacecraft designed for travel between planets, moons, or other celestial bodies.
- 14. An instrument used to observe distant objects in space, such as planets and stars.
- 15. The act of traveling to unknown places in search of new discoveries and knowledge.
- 16. A person who travels and explores outer space.
Down
- 1. The vast expanse that exists beyond Earth's atmosphere, where stars, planets, and other celestial bodies are found.
- 3. The path that an object takes around another object in space, such as a planet or a star.
- 4. The collection of planets, moons, asteroids, and other celestial objects that orbit around the sun.
- 5. The entire space, including all matter, energy, galaxies, stars, planets, and everything else.
- 8. A vehicle that is designed to propel itself into space and carry people and cargo.
- 10. A massive collection of stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity.
- 11. A reusable spacecraft that carries astronauts and cargo to and from space.
- 12. The condition experienced by astronauts in space where there is very little or no gravity.