Space exploration

1. A specific task or objective that astronauts and scientists work together to accomplish in space exploration.
3. A vast collection of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity. Our Milky Way is an example of a galaxy.
4. The force that pulls objects towards each other. On Earth, it keeps us grounded and affects how things move.
9. Relating to the Moon. The word "lunar" is often used to describe things that are associated with or found on the Moon.
11. A robotic vehicle designed to explore the surface of other planets or moons. It can collect data and send it back to scientists on Earth.
12. Relating to the space between stars. It refers to things that happen or exist between different star systems.
15. An object that is launched into space and orbits around a planet or other celestial body. It is used for communication or scientific research.

2. System The collection of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and other objects that orbit around our Sun.
5. A person who travels to space aboard a spacecraft to explore and conduct scientific experiments.
6. A spacecraft designed to carry astronauts and equipment into space. It can travel to other planets or orbit Earth.
7. A vehicle that is used to launch spacecraft into space. It works by burning fuel to create a powerful thrust upwards.
8. The path that a spacecraft takes as it revolves around a planet or other celestial body in space.
10. A scientific instrument used to observe and study objects in space, like stars, planets, and galaxies.
13. Station A large spacecraft in orbit around Earth that serves as a home and workplace for astronauts.
14. A large celestial body that orbits around a star (like our Sun) and does not produce its own light.