Across
- 7. All human beings collectively; mankind.
- 8. An object that orbits a planet or star; it can be natural like a moon, or man-made like a communication satellite.
- 9. The path that one object in space takes around another, like the Earth's path around the Sun.
- 10. The fourth planet from the Sun; it is known as the "Red Planet" due to its reddish color.
- 13. The planet we live on; the third planet from the Sun.
- 15. A unit of distance equal to how far light travels in one year (about 9.46 trillion kilometers).
- 17. A temporary state where someone or something is kept alive but in a deep sleep or slow state.
- 20. A machine that makes something move by using energy, often in vehicles.
- 21. A vehicle that is used to travel into space or to carry things into the sky.
- 22. The seventh planet from the Sun, known for its blue-green color and tilted rotation.
- 26. A large structure in space where astronauts can live and work for extended periods.
- 28. A large object that orbits a star and does not produce its own light.
Down
- 1. The planet closest to the Sun; it is very hot and has no atmosphere.
- 2. The largest planet in our solar system, known for its giant storm, the Great Red Spot.
- 3. Information about current events or things that have just happened.
- 4. The star at the center of our solar system that provides light and warmth to Earth.
- 5. The time that comes after the present; what will happen.
- 6. The second planet from the Sun, similar in size to Earth but with a very thick, hot atmosphere.
- 11. A written or spoken description of something that has happened or is happening.
- 12. The eighth and farthest planet from the Sun, known for its deep blue color and strong winds.
- 14. A person who moves from one place to another, often for a long distance or time.
- 16. The sixth planet from the Sun, famous for its large, visible rings made of ice and rock.
- 18. A vehicle designed for travel in space.
- 19. A natural object that orbits a planet; Earth's moon is the large, bright object we see in the night sky.
- 23. The vast, empty area beyond Earth's atmosphere where stars, planets, and other objects exist.
- 24. A person who travels into space.
- 25. A machine that can be programmed to perform tasks automatically, often resembling a human in shape or function.
- 27. A large, hot ball of gas that gives off light, like the Sun.