2. SPACE TRAVEL Space, the final frontier

3. Astronaut  A person that is trained to be a pilot, navigator or scientist in space.

4. Exploration  To travel for the purpose of discovery.

5. Life-Support System  Equipment that makes life possible in the deadly space environment. What life-support system is this astronaut using?

6. Probe  A space ship with no people but with instruments and cameras sent into space to get information that it sends back to Earth.

7. Rover  A crewed or uncrewed vehicle used in exploring the terrain of a planet. Mars Rover

8. Satellite  An object that orbits another object.  Natural Satellites are moons that orbit planets.  Artificial Satellites are man made. They send and receive info. about earth and space. Natural Satellites Artificial Satellite

9. Space Shuttle  A reusable spacecraft with wings designed to be launched like a rocket, to carry out a mission, and to land on Earth like an airplane.  They bring people, equipment and satellites into space.

10. Space Station  A large satellite where astronauts and scientists live. It is designed to remain in orbit around Earth for an extended period. Serves as a base for exploration, conducting research, repairing satellites, and performing other space- related activities.

11. Additional Sources http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/hubble/spacecraft/index.html http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/rocketry/home/what-is-a- rocket-k4.html

12. TO BOLDLY GO WHERE NO ONE HAS GONE BEFORE L. McMillan 06/2006