Across
- 3. – The force that pulls objects toward one another, keeping planets in orbit.
- 6. – A tool that helps us see objects far away in space.
- 8. – The star at the center of our solar system that provides heat and light.
- 9. – A small space rock that burns up as it enters Earth’s atmosphere, often called a shooting star.
- 12. – The fourth planet from the Sun, also called the Red Planet.
- 13. – A gas giant known for its spectacular rings.
- 14. – A cloud of gas and dust in space where stars are born.
- 15. – A large celestial body that orbits a star, like Earth, Mars, or Jupiter.
Down
- 1. – The path an object takes around another object, like Earth orbiting the Sun.
- 2. – Huge balls of glowing gas that produce heat and light, like the Sun.
- 4. – A natural satellite that orbits a planet, like Earth’s Moon.
- 5. – A space object made of ice, dust, and gas that develops a bright tail when close to the Sun.
- 7. – A person trained to travel and work in space.
- 10. – The third planet from the Sun and the only known planet with life.
- 11. – A massive system of stars, planets, gas, and dust, held together by gravity. Our galaxy is the Milky Way.
