"Mission to the Stars: A Stellar Crossword Adventure"

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