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- 4. A massive collection of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity, such as our Milky Way galaxy.
- 6. A vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space, like a satellite or a spaceship.
- 7. A pale blue planet that is tilted on its side, and it appears to roll around the Sun. It is known for its icy atmosphere and many moons.
- 9. The Earth's natural satellite that orbits around it and can be seen in the night sky.
- 11. The second planet from the Sun, known for its bright appearance and often called the "Evening Star" or "Morning Star."
- 13. The closest planet to the Sun, and it is very hot. It is the smallest planet in our solar system and has a rocky surface.
- 14. The big, bright star in our solar system that gives us light and warmth.
- 15. A small, icy dwarf planet that used to be considered the ninth planet but is now classified as a dwarf planet in our solar system.
- 16. A vehicle that is launched into space, carrying astronauts and satellites. It uses powerful engines to go up into the sky and reach outer space.
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- 1. A beautiful planet with rings made of ice and rock that surround it. It has many moons, and its rings make it unique in our solar system.
- 2. The fourth planet from the Sun, often called the "Red Planet," and scientists are curious if there is life on it.
- 3. Our home planet, where we live, with land, water, and an atmosphere that supports life.
- 5. A person who travels to space in a spacecraft to explore and conduct experiments.
- 8. A distant, deep blue planet, the farthest from the Sun, with strong winds and a stormy atmosphere.
- 10. A device used to see distant objects in space, like planets, stars, and galaxies, by making them appear closer and clearer.
- 12. The largest planet in our solar system, with a big red spot and many moons. It is made mostly of gas and has colorful bands on its surface.