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