Space

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