1) As the spaceship soared through the vast expanse of space, the astronaut marveled at the celestial bodies twinkling in the distance. What does "celestial" mean? a) Heavy and dense b) Pertaining to space or the sky c) Fast and speedy 2) The astronaut used a special tool to examine the rocky surface of the alien planet. What does "examine" mean? a) To fix or repair b) To look at closely and carefully c) To build or construct 3) The spacecraft encountered turbulence as it entered the atmosphere of a new planet. What does "atmosphere" mean? a) The air we breathe b) A type of space food c) The feeling of excitement 4) The astronaut donned a shiny, silver suit before stepping onto the lunar surface. What does "donned" mean? a) To take off b) To jump and hop c) To put on or wear 5) The mission control team communicated with the spaceship using advanced technology. What does "communicated" mean? a) To move quickly b) To talk or exchange information c) To dance and celebrate 6) The spacecraft's trajectory was carefully calculated to ensure a safe landing on the distant moon. What does "trajectory" mean? a) The path an object follows through space b) A type of space creature c) A tasty space treat 7) The astronaut peered out of the window and saw a breathtaking view of Earth from outer space. What does "breathtaking" mean? a) Difficult to breathe b) Something that smells good c) Very exciting or impressive 8) The lunar rover explored the crater-filled surface of the moon. What does "explored" mean? a) To create or invent b) To travel and investigate c) To destroy or damage 9) During the spacewalk, the astronaut gracefully floated in the weightless environment. What does "weightless" mean? a) Very heavy b) Carrying a lot of weight c) Having no weight or experiencing zero gravity 10) The spaceship's engines roared to life as it prepared for liftoff into the unknown. What does "liftoff" mean? a) To land on a planet b) The moment a spacecraft leaves the ground and takes flight c) To turn off or shut down

3rd Grade Vocabulary: Space Travel

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