Rocket parts
This part reduces air resistance at the rocket's front.
Nosecone
Every action has an equal and opposite reaction" describes this law.
newtons 3rd law
First human mission to land on the Moon.
What is it called?
Apollo 11
Professionals who travel into space to conduct experiments.
Astronauts
Secures the engine safely inside the rocket.
Engine mount, mount, engine ring thing
Rocket engines move upward by pushing this downward.
gases
Robotic rover currently exploring Mars for signs of past life.
Mars perseverance rover
Engineers specialized in designing spacecraft and satellites.
Aerospace engineers
Provides rocket stability during flight.
Fins
Rockets originated in this country around 1000 AD.
China
This orbiting lab supports human life and scientific research in space.
International space station or iss
Astronauts typically need a degree in biology, physical sciences, or what? (hint, this is a general term for the field of study)
Engineering
Helps the rocket safely return to Earth using a parachute.
Recovery system
Satellites stay in orbit due to balance between gravity and what?
Forward motion
Apollo astronauts collected these to study the Moon.
Rocks, moon material, moon rock, lunar rock
Name a responsibility of astronauts besides spacecraft operation. (what can they do in space?)
Spacewalk
Term for the 'carry' of scientific equipment or satellites into space.
Rocket Payload
Fuel ignites in rocket engines creating this rapidly expanding substance.
Gas
Perseverance rover discovered evidence of this on Mars.
Ancient lakebed
Aerospace engineers are primarily responsible for this task.
Designing spacecraft, rockets, or ensuring mission success