Planets
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
What do astronauts eat in space?
Packaged or freeze-dried food.
What is the name of the galaxy we live in?
The Milky Way
What is the name of the vehicle astronauts ride to space?
A rocket or space shuttle.
Which planet has rings made of ice and rock?
Saturn
How do astronauts sleep in space?
In sleeping bags strapped to the wall.
What is the name of the giant storm on Jupiter?
The Great Red Spot.
What tool do scientists use to look at distant stars?
A telescope.
Which planet is the hottest in the solar system?
Venus
What do astronauts wear to stay safe outside a spacecraft?
A spacesuit.
What invisible force keeps planets in orbit?
Gravity
What is the name of the robot that explores Mars?
The Mars Rover.
Which planet spins on its side like a rolling ball?
Uranus
How long does it take the International Space Station to orbit Earth?
About 90 minutes.
What do we call a group of stars?
A constellation.
What is the name of NASA’s most famous space telescope?
The Hubble Space Telescope.