Jasper's Space Flashcard

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Who was the first person to orbit the Earth?

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Yuri Gagarin was the first person to orbit the Earth on April 12, 1961.

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What is the biggest space rocket?

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The SpaceX Starship is currently the biggest space rocket.

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What effect does the moon have on Earth?

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The moon affects the tides on Earth.

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What was the second animal in space?

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The second animal in space was fruit flies.

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What is a satellite?

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A satellite is an object that orbits around a planet or star.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling us down.

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What is the Milky Way?

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The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system.

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What is a black hole?

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A black hole is a region in space where the gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape.

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What is the purpose of a space probe?

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A space probe is an unmanned spacecraft that travels out of Earth's orbit to collect data about space.

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What is the International Space Station (ISS)?

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The ISS is a space station where astronauts live and work, orbiting Earth.