What is a person called who travels into space?
Astronaut
What planet do we live on?
Earth
What vehicle carries astronauts into space?
A rocket
What force keeps your feet on the ground?
Gravity
Is the Sun a star or a planet?
a star
What do astronauts wear to stay safe in space?
Spacesuit
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
What comes out of a rocket when it launches?
Fire and exhaust gases/smoke
If you drop a ball, does gravity make it go up or down?
Down
What does the Sun give us that helps plants grow? (answers can vary)
Light, Vitamin D, photosynthesis
Why do astronauts wear helmets?
To help them breathe and stay alive
Which planet is the largest in our solar system?
Jupiter
Why do rockets need lots of fuel?
To escape Earth's gravity.
(need to use a lot of force)
Why do astronauts float in space?
There is no gravity in space.
What does the Sun provide that keeps Earth warm?
Heat
What do astronauts experience when they float in space?
Weightlessness (no gravity)
Which planet is famous for its beautiful rings?
Saturn
What is the name for when a rocket leaves the ground?
Launch/Liftoff
Which has stronger gravity: Earth or the Moon?
Earth
What happens on Earth when our side of the planet faces the Sun?
Daytime
What space station do many astronauts live and work on?
The International Space Station (ISS)
Which planet is closest to the Sun? (or the first planet)
Mercury
What must a rocket overcome to reach space?
Gravity
What would happen if there were no gravity on Earth?
everything would float away
About how long does it take Earth to go around the Sun one time?
One Year (365 days)