If you were standing on Mars, would you weigh more or less than you do on Earth?
Less, because Mars has weaker gravity.
This is not a planet. It orbits Earth. It has no atmosphere like Earth's. Humans have walked on it. It can affect ocean tides. What is this?
The moon
Can astronauts hear sound normally in outer space? Why?
No. Sound needs a medium such as air to travel.
Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?
Neil Armstrong
This is made by humans. It travels around Earth. It can take photographs of Earth. It can help scientists study weather and climate. What is this?
A satelite
Why can't astronauts simply breathe the air in space?
Space has essentially no breathable atmosphere.
I make my own light. I am much larger than Earth. The planets in our Solar System orbit me. What am I?
The sun
Why does Earth look small from the Moon?
The Moon is much farther away than the places on Earth we normally see.
Mars has two moons. Yes or No?
Yes. Mars has two small, irregularly shaped moons named Phobos and Deimos.
What force keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?
Gravity
The Sun is a star. True or False?
True. Because it is a massive, glowing ball of gas that creates its own light and heat through nuclear fusion.
Why do astronauts need spacesuits?
To provide oxygen and protect them from the extreme environment of space.