Solar System 🌌
Is the sun a star just like the others we see in the sky?
Yes, it is.
The other stars you see are similar in nature but are much farther away from us
Where do astronauts live in space?
They live in the ISS (The international space station)
How was the name of the rocket of the first astronauts that stepped on the moon?
It was Saturn V. It launched the Apollo 11 mission, which included Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins.
Is the Earth a satellite?
Yes, it is. A natural satellite of the sun.
What is the name of the galaxy we live in?
The galaxy we live in is called the Milky Way Galaxy.
Do the planets orbit the moon?
No, they don't.
How do astronauts get ready for outer space?
By undergoing rigorous training.
Who was the pilot of the rocket Saturn and the mission Apollo 11?
It was Michael Collins.
What is the name of the argentinian satellite program?
It's SAOCOM.
Does it rain in space?
No, it doesn’t rain in space.
Rain requires a liquid to condense and fall, which needs an atmosphere and a source of moisture—conditions that don't exist in the vacuum of space.
What is the name of the dwarf planet in our solar system?
It's Pluto.
What do astronauts experience when there is no gravity in space?
They float. it is called microgravity.
What country invented the rockets?
Rockets were first invented in China. The earliest known use of rockets dates back to the 13th century during the Song Dynasty, where they were used in military applications and as fireworks.
What is the name of the first man-made satellite launched to space?
It's Sputnik 1.
Is Saturn the only planet with rings?
No, it isn't.
Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune also have ring systems, though they are much less conspicuous than Saturn's.
How long does it take for the Earth to orbit around the Sun?
It takes 365 days.
Why do astronauts do Spacewalks?
What do rockets carry into space?
Satellites, astronauts, cargo for the International Space Station.
What do satellites do when they are in space?
What is the Big Bang?
The Big Bang is the way scientists think the universe started.
Which are the third and the fifth planets closer to the sun?
Third: Earth. Fifth. Jupiter.
Why does an astronaut need a space-suit?
An astronaut needs a space suit beacuse there is no oxygen in space. Also to protect their bodies from solar radiation.
Can a rocket be reused after it has been launched?
How many man-made satellites are currently orbiting the Earth?
As of 2023, there are over 7,000 active satellites orbiting the Earth.
How old is the solar system?
It is about 4.6 billion years old.
This age is determined through the study of meteorites and the dating of the oldest rocks on Earth and the Moon.