SPACE VOCAB 3

Powered by the sun, like solar energy or solar panels.

From outside Earth, possibly from another planet or space.

A large building with a powerful telescope used for studying stars and planets.

A scientific theory explaining the origin of the universe from a hot, dense state.

The outside layer of something, like the surface of the Earth or the moon.

A large spacecraft in orbit around Earth where astronauts can live and work for long periods.

Living or happening on land, on Earth.

A complete absence of matter, a perfect emptiness.

An instrument with lenses that allows us to see distant objects in more detail.

Everything that exists, all of space and time, and all matter and energy.

A tiny piece of matter, even smaller than an atom.

The state of not experiencing gravity, feeling light and floating.

A pressurized suit worn by astronauts to protect them in space.

A man-made object that orbits Earth or another celestial body.