I WONDER - Where Does The Word Astronaut Come From?

The video explains the origin of the word 'astronaut' from Greek, meaning 'star sailor'. It also covers the terms 'cosmonaut' and 'taconaut', which refer to Russian and Chinese astronauts, respectively. Finally, it lists the agencies responsible for training astronauts, including NASA, ESA, CSA, and JAXA.

What is the meaning of the Greek word 'astronautes'?

• Cosmic navigator

• Star sailor

• Space traveler

• Universe explorer

What is the term used for Russian astronauts?

• Astronaut

• Spaceman

• Cosmonaut

• Taconaut

In China, what does the term 'taconaut' translate to?

• Cosmic navigator

• Universe explorer

• Space traveler

• Star sailor

Which organization is NOT responsible for training astronauts?

• ESA

• ISRO

• NASA

• CSA

Which of the following is a Japanese space agency that trains astronauts?

• CSA

• ESA

• NASA

• JAXA