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- 2. NASA's rover that successfully explored the surface of Mars as part of the Mars Science Laboratory mission.
- 4. A state of emptiness or absence of matter, prevalent in outer space.
- 6. Key feature of SpaceX's rockets, allowing them to be used for multiple missions.
- 9. NASA's rover currently exploring Mars, equipped with advanced scientific instruments and the ability to collect samples for future return to Earth.
- 11. SpaceX's next-generation spacecraft for human and cargo missions to various destinations.
- 12. A NASA facility responsible for the design and management of robotic missions in space exploration.
- 14. Earth's natural satellite and destination for NASA's Artemis program.
- 15. The vast expanse beyond Earth's atmosphere, filled with stars, planets, and other celestial objects.
- 16. An Acronym used by Space X for a rocket's unexpected destruction.
- 17. Spacecraft used in NASA's Artemis missions.
- 19. NASA's program aiming to return humans to the Moon by 2024.
- 21. GATEWAY Planned lunar space station to support future missions and establish a permanent presence.
- 22. Name of SpaceX's family of rockets, including the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy.
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- 1. It was designed to launch human spacecraft towards the Moon for the first time ever.
- 3. Name of SpaceX's rocket engine used in the Starship spacecraft.
- 5. Highly trained individuals who travel to and work in space.
- 7. Historic NASA program that first landed humans on the Moon.
- 8. The act of traveling and investigating unknown places and phenomena.
- 10. CEO of SpaceX and advocate for space exploration.
- 13. Red planet and a future destination for human exploration.
- 15. American spacecraft used for human spaceflight from 1981 to 2011.
- 18. Soviet Union's powerful and ambitious rocket program developed for crewed lunar missions during the space race.
- 20. Name of the rocket engine developed by SpaceX for their Falcon rockets.