Space

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Across
  1. 3. The force that pulls objects towards each other, keeping them grounded on Earth and holding celestial bodies in orbit.
  2. 5. A bright streak of light caused by a small space rock entering Earth's atmosphere.
  3. 6. A term used to describe anything or anyone that originates outside of Earth.
  4. 9. A scientist who studies celestial objects, such as stars, planets, galaxies, and their behavior.
  5. 10. A vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space.
  6. 13. Large celestial bodies that orbit around a star, like our solar system's planets.
  7. 15. When one celestial body passes in front of another, causing a temporary shadow or blockage of light.
  8. 16. A vehicle that launches into space and carries astronauts or satellites.
Down
  1. 1. Vast systems of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity, such as the Milky Way.
  2. 2. The vast expanse of space that includes all galaxies, stars, planets, and other matter.
  3. 4. Giant clouds of gas and dust in space, where stars are born.
  4. 7. A person who travels into space to explore and conduct scientific experiments.
  5. 8. System The sun, its planets, moons, asteroids, and comets that are bound together by gravity.
  6. 11. A celestial object made up of ice, dust, and gas that orbits the sun and often has a tail.
  7. 12. A man-made object that orbits around a planet or other celestial body to collect data or communicate.
  8. 14. An instrument that helps us see faraway objects in space more clearly.