Planets
Which planet do we live on?
Earth
Who travels into space on rockets?
An astronaut.
What vehicle takes astronauts into space?
A rocket.
What is Earth's natural satellite called?
The Moon
What do astronauts wear to stay safe in space?
A space suit
Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
What do astronauts wear on their heads in space?
A helmet.
True or False: There is no air to breathe in space.
True
What shines in the sky at night besides the Moon?
Stars
What do astronauts float in because there is very little gravity?
Space (or microgravity)
Which is the biggest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
What do astronauts need to breathe in space?
Oxygen
What do we call the group of planets that orbit the Sun?
The Solar System
What star is closest to Earth?
The Sun.
Name one thing astronauts might eat in space.
Freeze-dried food, fruit, tortillas, packaged meals, etc.
Which planet has beautiful rings around it?
What is the name of the place where astronauts live while in space?
The International Space Station (ISS)
What is at the center of our solar system?
The sun
True or False: The Moon makes its own light.
False (it reflects sunlight)
What tool do astronauts use to look out into space?
A telescope
Which planet is closest to the Sun?
Mercury
Name one thing astronauts do to stay healthy in space.
Exercise, eat healthy food, sleep, drink water, etc.
About how long does Earth take to go around the Sun?
One year (365 days)
What shape is the Moon when it is completely lit up?
A Full Moon
Name three things you might see in space.
Planets, stars, comets, asteroids, satellites, rockets, astronauts, galaxies, the Moon, etc.