Planets
Which planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury!
What part of the rocket holds everything together?
The body
What must astronauts do a lot before going to space?
Train.
What is a black hole?
A place in space that pulls everything in.
What is gravity?
A force that pulls things down to Earth
Which planet has rings around it?
Saturn!
What part gives the rocket power to lift off?
What helps astronauts stay safe in space?
Their space suits and the spacecraft.
What happens if something gets too close to a black hole?
You get pulled in.
Does gravity pull planets around the Sun?
Yes!
Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
Mars
What part helps the rocket stay straight?
Fins
What do astronauts use to talk to Earth?
Radios.
Why are black holes so powerful?
They have very strong gravity.
Why do things fall straight down when you drop them?
Earth pulls them toward its center.
What is the biggest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter!
Why is the nose cone pointy?
To help the rocket move through the air easily.
What job do astronauts do in space?
Experiments and research.
What forms a black hole?
A giant star collapsing.
Why do planets stay moving around the Sun instead of flying away into space?
The Sun’s pull keeps them in orbit.
Can you name all the planets?
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
What pushes the rocket upward during launch?
The engine’s thrust (power).
Why are astronauts important for space discovery?
They help explore and learn about space. They test out new technologies as well!
Why can’t we see a black hole easily?
Because light cannot escape from it.
Why do astronauts float inside a spacecraft when they are in space?
There is very little gravity pulling them down.