Planets
What planet do we live on?
Earth
What is the closest star to Earth?
The Sun
Who was the first person on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
What piece of equipment allows people to see stars and planets in space from Earth?
A Telescope
What galaxy do we live in?
The Milky Way
Which planet in our solar system is red?
Mars
What is a group of stars forming a pattern called?
A constellation
What does an astronaut wear in space?
Spacesuit
What is the place rockets are launched from called?
A launchpad or space center
How long does it take Earth to orbit around the sun once?
One year/365 days
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
What star do the planets in our solar system orbit?
The Sun
What is the U.S. space agency that trains astronauts?
NASA
What are the pieces of technology that we send to drive around and explore planets such as Mars called?
Rovers
How many planets are in our solar system?
Eight
Which planet in our solar system has rings?
Saturn
What causes the Moon to shine at night?
The light reflected from the Sun.
What is the name of the first mission where humans landed on the moon?
Apollo 11
When astronauts are in space for long periods of time, where do they live?
The International Space Station
What type of food do astronauts eat in space?
Freeze-dried food
Which planet is closest to the sun?
Mercury
What is it called when the Moon blocks the Sun?
A Solar Eclipse/An Eclipse
What country sent the first person into space?
Russia/The Soviet Union
What are the dish-shaped objects that are used to send signals to space?
Satellites
What causes shooting stars?
Meteors burning up in Earth's atmosphere