Did You Know?
Some astronauts have walked on the Moon!
Space Suit
Astronauts wear a suit to stay safe.
Space Travel
Astronauts fly in rockets to space.
What astronaut Does
Astronauts fly in rockets.
They do tests in space.
They take care of their ship.
They look for new things.
They help us learn about space.
They work with other space teams.
More About astronaut
Astronauts have been around for a long time. The first man went to space in 1961. The first man walked on the Moon in 1969. Now, many people go to space.
Astronauts help us know more about Earth. They see how our planet looks from far away. They study stars and other planets.
In the future, we may go to Mars! Astronauts will help us learn more. Space is big and full of wonders!
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Astronaut"] --> B["Trained by Human Spaceflight Program"]
B --> C["Serves as Commander or Crew Member"]
A --> D["Includes Professional Space Travelers"]
A --> E["Includes Scientists, Politicians, Journalists, Space Tourists"]
A --> F["Designated Term in the U.S."]
F --> G["Used by NASA, FAA, Military"]
A --> H["Trained to Fly in Spacecraft"]
What Do These Words Mean?
astronaut:A person trained to travel in space.
spacecraft:A vehicle designed for travel in outer space.
human spaceflight program:A program that sends people into space.
designated:Officially chosen or named for a specific purpose.
training courses:Classes or programs that teach specific skills.
