What is gravity?
Gravity is what pulls things toward the ground and keeps us from floating away.
How can we get to outer space?
We can get there in a spaceship.
...and Pluto?
No, not anymore. It is a dwarf planet now.
Has any human ever traveled to another planet?
No, they haven’t yet. But some astronauts have traveled to the Moon.
What do astronauts do in space?
They do many experiments.
What happens to water in space compared to what happens to water here on Earth?
There is no gravity, so the water just floats around.
Can you name other dwarf planets?
Haumea / Makemake / Ceres / Iris
If you could travel anywhere in space, where would you want to go?
I want to go to __________
Do you think it is easy to be an astronaut?
They also need to be extremely healthy.
Do you think it is easy to be an astronaut?
No, they need to study super hard and be very smart.
How many planets do we have in our solar system?
There are eight planets in our solar system.
Does anyone know the name of the star in our solar system?
It is the sun!
Can each of you name one planet?
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What happens to water in space compared to what happens to water here on Earth?
On Earth, water always falls to the ground, but not in space.
So, do you think it will be easy to shower or drink water in space?
Definitely not. We won’t be able to shower in space.
Who works in outer space?
Astronauts work in outer space.
Do you know the name of anyone who has traveled to the moon?
Neil Armstrong was the first person to travel to the Moon.
What do astronauts do in space?
They study Earth from space and help us take better care of it.
What do astronauts do in space?
They do lots of science and math.
What do they do in outer space?
They explore space and new planets.
What's this place?
It is outer space!
So, do you think it will be easy to shower or drink water in space?
It won’t be easy to drink water out of a glass, but it will be easier to drink water with a straw.