Across
- 4. A flying rock in space that enters Earth's atmosphere.
- 7. A vehicle astronauts use to explore space.
- 9. A person who travels into space.
- 12. The first U.S. space agency.
- 14. The name of NASA’s famous space telescope.
- 16. The planet known for its rings.
- 17. A glowing tail appears when this object moves close to the Sun.
- 18. The first person to walk on the Moon.
Down
- 1. The name of the red planet.
- 2. A force so strong that nothing can escape it.
- 3. A group of stars forming a pattern.
- 5. The galaxy we live in.
- 6. The name of Earth's natural satellite.
- 8. The closest star to Earth.
- 10. A giant explosion that starts a star's life.
- 11. The largest planet in our solar system.
- 13. The planet closest to the Sun.
- 15. The force that keeps planets in orbit.
- 19. A large system of stars, gas, and dust.
