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- 6. A celestial object made of ice, dust, and gas that orbits the Sun and develops a glowing coma and tail when it approaches the Sun.
- 8. Station A large spacecraft in orbit around the Earth where astronauts live and conduct scientific experiments.
- 10. An object that orbits around a planet or other celestial body and is used for communication, weather monitoring, and more.
- 11. A person who travels and works in space, typically aboard a spacecraft.
- 12. System The system comprising the Sun and the celestial bodies that orbit around it, including planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.
- 13. A vehicle designed for travel and operation in outer space. It is used to transport astronauts and equipment.
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- 1. A vehicle that is propelled by the force of escaping gases from burning fuels and is used for space travel.
- 2. A celestial body that orbits a star, is spherical in shape, and has cleared its orbit of other debris.
- 3. A small particle from outer space that enters the Earth's atmosphere and burns up, creating a streak of light (shooting star).
- 4. The natural satellite that orbits around the Earth and reflects sunlight.
- 5. A large system of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity. The Milky Way is one example of a galaxy.
- 7. An optical instrument that magnifies and enhances the visibility of distant objects in the sky, such as stars and planets.
- 9. The third planet from the Sun, known as the "blue planet" and the only known planet to support life.
- 12. A luminous celestial object made of hot gases, such as hydrogen and helium, that produces its own light.
- 14. The star at the center of our solar system that provides heat and light to the planets.