Across
- 3. Travel at speeds greater than five times the speed of sound, often for space missions
- 6. A technique used to gain speed by using a planet’s gravity to slingshot a spacecraft
- 7. The process of adjusting a spacecraft’s trajectory to enter orbit around a planet or moon
- 8. An advanced propulsion system that uses ions to generate thrust for spacecraft
- 13. Exploration The study and exploration of areas beyond Earth
- 15. A technology used in some space launch systems to reduce friction during takeoff
- 16. Star systems that contain planets orbiting stars outside our solar system
- 18. The process of altering a planet's environment to make it more habitable for humans
- 19. A system designed for travel between planets within a solar system
- 20. A facility where spacecraft are launched and landed, similar to an airport for space vehicles
Down
- 1. The process of extracting resources from asteroids for use in space exploration or Earth
- 2. A system designed to protect spacecraft from the intense heat of re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere
- 4. Space vehicles designed to be used multiple times, reducing the cost of space travel
- 5. A type of rocket fuel stored at extremely low temperatures for efficient propulsion
- 9. A planned space station orbiting the Moon to support future lunar missions
- 10. The study of the potential for life beyond Earth and the conditions that might support it
- 11. A type of advanced engine technology that significantly changes space travel
- 12. A living environment designed for humans to reside in outer space for extended periods
- 14. The process of establishing human settlements on other planets or moons
- 17. A rocket designed to travel into space but not to complete a full orbit of the Earth