Across
- 4. A system of billions of stars, along with gas, dust, and dark matter, held together by gravity. Our Milky Way is a galaxy.
- 5. A celestial object made of ice, dust, and rock. When a comet gets close to the sun, it develops a glowing coma and tail.
- 6. The star at the center of our solar system. It provides light and heat to the planets, including Earth.
- 9. A person who travels and works in space. Astronauts wear special suits and conduct experiments on spacecraft.
- 10. A small piece of rock or metal that enters the Earth's atmosphere.
- 11. A giant ball of hot gas that emits light and heat. Stars are visible in the night sky and form constellations.
- 12. The curved path followed by an object, such as a planet or satellite, as it revolves around another object due to gravity.
Down
- 1. An object that orbits around a planet or star. Satellites are used for communication, weather observation, and navigation.
- 2. A large celestial body that orbits around a star. Examples include Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn.
- 3. A vehicle that launches into space by expelling gas from its engines. It carries astronauts and satellites into orbit.
- 6. A vehicle designed for space travel.
- 7. The natural satellite that orbits around the Earth. It reflects sunlight and has phases, such as full moon and crescent moon.
- 8. An area in space with extremely strong gravity. Nothing, not even light, can escape its gravitational pull.