A
B
C
100

The path an object takes while revolving around another object in space.

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ORBIT

100

A rocky object smaller than a planet found in space, especially in the asteroid belt.

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ASTEROID

100

A spacecraft used to transport astronauts and cargo into space.

S __ __ __ __ __ __

SHUTTLE

200

An object that orbits a larger celestial body and is used for communication and research.

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SATELLITE

200

A vast collection of stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity, like our Milky Way.

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GALAXY

200

A small rock or piece of metal that burns up in the Earth's atmosphere, creating a bright streak.

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METEOR

300

A group of stars forming a pattern when viewed from Earth, used for navigation. 


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CONSTELLATION

300

An instrument to see distant objects in space like stars and planets more clearly.

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TELESCOPE

300

A large object in space that orbits a star like our Sun. Earth is an example.

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PLANET