Space

all that exists in the physical world, such as space, planets, galaxies, etc.

Astronomers study distant galaxies to understand the vastness and complexity of the universe.

the universe, particularly when it is thought of as a systematic whole

The study of the cosmos encompasses the exploration of galaxies, stars, and planets.

a large number of star systems bound together by gravitational force

Galaxies can vary in shape and size, with types including spiral, elliptical, and irregular galaxies, each having distinct structures and characteristics.

a branch of science that studies space, planets, etc.

Advances in astronomy have led to the discovery of exoplanets orbiting other stars in our galaxy.

a pale band of light seen in the sky at night that contains the solar system and billions of other stars

The Milky Way is a barred spiral galaxy that contains our solar system.

the sun and the group of planets orbiting around it, including the earth

Earth is one of eight planets in the solar system.

the earth's atmosphere and the space beyond it

She studied aerospace engineering to pursue a career in space exploration.

(physics) the universal force of attraction between any pair of objects with mass

Gravity is what keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun and the Moon in orbit around the Earth.

a scientist who studies or observes planets, stars, and other happenings in the universe

The astronomer discovered a new exoplanet using advanced telescope technology.

a specific group of stars that form a pattern and have a name related to their shape

Orion is a well-known constellation visible in the winter sky.

related to the sun

Solar eclipses occur when the moon blocks the sun's light.

relating to the moon

She purchased a lunar calendar to track the phases of the moon.

the explosion that, according to most scientists, caused the existence of the universe

The Big Bang theory posits that the universe began with a massive explosion approximately 13.8 billion years ago.

a place in the space with such high gravity that pulls in everything, even light

Black holes are formed from the remnants of massive stars that have ended their life cycles and collapsed under their own gravity.

an object in space that is a mass of ice and dust and when it nears the sun it starts illuminating in the shape of a tail

Halley's Comet is one of the most famous comets, visible from Earth approximately every 76 years.

related to the universe and the vast space outside the earth

Cosmic phenomena encompass the vast and often mysterious aspects of the universe beyond Earth.

a piece of rock coming from outer space that passes through the Earth's atmosphere, producing light

We saw a bright meteor streak across the sky during the meteor shower last night.

a piece of rock or metal from space that has hit the surface of the earth

Scientists analyzed the composition of the meteorite that fell in the desert last month.

a period during which the sun or moon is temporarily obscured by the shadow of another celestial body

We watched the solar eclipse through special protective glasses.

a person who is foreign or not native to a particular country or environment

The alien struggled to adjust to the new country's customs and language.

an object sent into space to travel around the earth and send or receive information

The weather satellite provided real-time images of storm systems to help meteorologists forecast the weather.

the path an object in the space follows to move around a planet, star, etc.

The satellite was placed into a stable orbit to continuously monitor weather patterns from space.

a single complete circular movement around an axis or along an orbit

One full rotation of the Earth takes twenty-four hours.

someone who is trained to travel and work in space

She fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming an astronaut and traveled to the International Space Station.

a vehicle designed to travel in space

The spacecraft was launched to explore Mars and collect data about the planet's surface and atmosphere.

a spacecraft that moves up by the force of the gases produced when the fuel burns

The rocket lifted off from the launch pad, carrying a satellite into orbit around Earth.

a group of representatives or delegates sent to accomplish a specific purpose

The UN sent a mission to assess the disaster.

to start an organized activity or operation

They plan to launch a marketing campaign to promote the event.

the act of counting numbers backwards to zero before the launch of a missile or spacecraft

a mysterious object that some people claim to have seen flying around in the sky and assume that it is a spaceship from another world

Witnesses reported seeing an unidentified flying object hovering silently in the night sky.

a long journey taken on a ship or spacecraft

The space mission was a historic voyage to the International Space Station.

a US government agency responsible for space travel and the study of space

NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is responsible for the United States' civilian space program.

the distance that a beam of light travels in a year, equal to 9.46 trillion kilometers

a flat-bodied marine cartilaginous fish with eyes on the upper surface, swimming primarily using large, wing-like pectoral fins

The diver spotted a manta ray gliding over the reef.