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Where have people visited in space?
The Moon
What is the Solar System?
The Sun and the objects that move around it
Why does the Moon change shape?
It doesn't. It's always round
How many stars are there?
Billions and billions
Who is Laika?
A space dog
Where is our planet in space?
Solar System, Milky Way Galaxy
What is making people float in space?
Nothing. On Earth things are pulled to the ground by gravity
Why does Earth move around the Sun?
Because of the Sun's gravity
How does the Moon shine?
By reflecting the light of the Sun
Who was the first man in space?
Yuri Gagarin, 1961
Where do astronauts go to school?
What are stars made of?
Incredibly hot, exploding gases
Why can't I see stars in the daytime?
Because the Sun's light is much brighter than light from the other stars
How many people have been to the Moon?
12
Who first walked on the Moon?
Neil Armstrong, 1969
Where does space begin?
Around 100km above Earth
What can I see in the night sky?
The Moon, many stars and the Milky Way
Why do stars twinkle?
They don't. They only look twinkly because their light wobbles as it passes through our atmosphere
How long does it take to get into space?
Less than 10 minutes
Who invented rockets?
The Chinese
Where do rockets take off from?
From a spaceport (cosmodrome)
What is a galaxy?
A massive collection of star systems, gases, dust and dark matter.
Why are black holes black?
Because their gravity is so strong, it even sucks the light
How do people know so much about space?
Mostly by studying it through telescopes and by sending space probes
Who has stayed in space the longest?
Valeri Polakov, he stayed in space for 437 days.