planet
/ˈplænət/A large round object in space that moves around a star such as the Sun.
Example: Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun.
A212 words · Elementary
Space & Astronomy vocabulary — A2
Space vocabulary for planets, rockets and astronauts, plus comets, craters and spacesuits. Everyday words for talking about space travel and what is out there.
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12rocket
/ˈrɑkət/A tall machine that burns fuel to fly up into space.
Example:
The rocket lifted off in a cloud of smoke.
astronaut
/ˈæstrəˌnɑt/A person trained to travel and work out in space.
Example:
The astronaut waved before climbing into the capsule.
comet
/ˈkɑmət/A bright object in space made of ice and dust that moves around the Sun and has a long tail.
Example:
The comet was visible in the night sky for weeks.
spaceship
/ˈspeɪsˌʃɪp/A vehicle used to travel in space.
Example:
The spaceship landed safely back on Earth.
alien
/ˈeɪliən/A living creature that comes from another planet, especially in stories and films.
Example:
The film was about an alien who visited Earth.
mission
/ˈmɪʃən/An important journey or task, especially one carried out in space.
Example:
The space mission lasted six months.
crater
/ˈkreɪtər/A large, round hole in the ground, often caused by something crashing into it.
Example:
The moon is covered in craters from old impacts.
asteroid
/ˈæstərˌɔɪd/A small rocky object that moves around the Sun, smaller than a planet.
Example:
A huge asteroid once crashed into Earth.
spacesuit
/ˈspeɪˌsut/Special clothing that protects an astronaut and lets them breathe in space.
Example:
Astronauts must wear a spacesuit outside the spacecraft.
sunrise
/ˈsʌnˌraɪz/The moment the sun first appears in the morning.
Example:
Sunrise in June is before four o'clock up there.
dust
/dʌst/Very small dry pieces of matter floating in space or lying on a surface.
Example:
A cloud of dust hides most of the centre of the galaxy.
