Basic Space Concepts

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Astronaut

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A person who travels into space.

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Rocket

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A vehicle used to travel into space.

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Planet

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A large body in space that orbits a star, like Earth or Mars.

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Star

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A bright, glowing ball of gas in space, like the Sun.

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Moon

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A natural satellite that orbits a planet.

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Galaxy

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A huge group of stars, planets, and other space objects, like the Milky Way.

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Satellite

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An object that orbits a planet or star, often used for communication or research.

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Spacecraft

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A vehicle designed for travel or operation in outer space.

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Orbit

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The path an object takes as it moves around a planet or star.

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Asteroid

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A small rocky body that orbits the Sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.