Did You Know?
Some astronauts have been to the Moon!
What They Wear
Astronauts wear big space suits.
What They Do
Astronauts do tests in space.
What astronauts Do
Astronauts fly in rockets.
They look at Earth from space.
They do science and tests.
They float in zero gravity.
They work with robots in space.
They help us learn about space.
More About astronauts
Astronauts have been flying for many years. The first man went to space in 1961. The first man on the Moon was Neil Armstrong in 1969. Now, many people want to be astronauts.
Astronauts help us know more about stars and planets. They bring back rocks from the Moon. They show us how to live in space.
In the future, we may go to Mars! Astronauts will help us get there. Space is big, and we want to learn more!
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Astronaut Definition"] --> B["Trained and Equipped"]
B --> C["Human Spaceflight Program"]
C --> D["Commander or Crew Member"]
A --> E["General Usage"]
E --> F["Includes Scientists, Politicians, Journalists"]
E --> G["Space Tourists"]
A --> H["Designated Term in the US"]
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 term:A specific name used for a particular purpose.
training courses:Classes or programs that teach skills needed for a job.
