Earth and its Neighbors

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Who was America's FIRST astronaut?

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Alan Shepard

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What do satellites do?

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Take pictures and collect information.

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Who is Galileo?

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An Astronomer.

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How long does it take the Hubble Telescope to orbit the Earth?

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96 Minutes (1 hour, 36 minutes)

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What is the genre of 'Earth and its Neighbors'?

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Expository text.

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What is a satellite?

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A man-made object that orbits a planet.

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What is the purpose of the Hubble Telescope?

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To observe distant stars and galaxies.

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Who was the first woman in space?

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Sally Ride.

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What is astronomy?

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The study of stars, planets, and space.

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What does an astronaut do?

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Trains and travels in space.