Space

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