Observing the Universe
The entire range of radiant energy carried by electromagnetic waves.
What is Electromagnetic Spectrum
In 1958 Congress established this Administration to oversee all US space missions
What is Nasa
This is the name of the new project that Nasa is developing so we can explore more of the lunar surface and even Mars.
What is the Artemis.
USA is located in this hemisphere.
What is the Northern.
Lunar refers to this planet.
What is the moon.
Electromagnetic waves reflect off of these objects in space
What is the Sun, Stars and Planets
Any small object that orbits a larger object.
Satellite
These are the four outer planets that are farthest from the sun.
What is Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn and Neptune.
Venus does not have season because of this.
What is very little tilt on the axis.
The moon takes this many days to one revolution and rotation.
27.3
This type of ray is high on the electromagnetic spectrum. It is used in the medical field.
X-ray
This spacecraft is designed to propel itself by ejecting exhaust gas at one end.
What is a rocket
Technology for science has led to this important discovery for fireman.
What is fireproof material.
This is an imaginary line that goes through the center of earth and splits the earth into two hemispheres.
What is the Equator
These were formed when objects from space crashed into the moon.
What are craters.
A telescope that has a concave lens.
What is a refracting telescope.
A reusable spacecraft that transports people and materials to and from space.
What is a space shuttle.
This is the study of life in the universe. These scientists study not only life on earth, but also the possibility of extraterrestrial life.
What is an Astrobiologist.
This happens on the first day of spring and autumn.
What is equal amounts of day and night.
This is the phase of the moon where more of the moon is lit up each night.
What is the waxing phase
This telescope is a reflecting telescope that orbits Earth
The Hubble Telescope
All crewed spaceships are launched from this important cape in Florida
What is Cape Canaveral
This is an important need for humans on earth. Scientists are finding some evidence of this on the moon.
What is water.
This phenomenon occurs twice a year, when earth's rotation axis is tilted directly toward or away from the sun. It occurs on the first day of summer and first day of winter.
What is a solstice.
This is the lighter, outer part of a shadow.
What is Penumbra.