Explore famous space shuttle landmarks and key places related to shuttle missions in this medium-difficulty crossword puzzle designed for middle school students.
Space Shuttle Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle for Adults is a hard crossword puzzle with 12 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.
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Space Shuttle Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle for Adults
Challenge your advanced knowledge of space shuttle terminology in this hard-level crossword. Perfect for adults and enthusiasts wanting a technical vocabulary deep dive.
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- 1. Retractable wheels used for safe touchdown on runways
- 2. Controlled reduction of fuel or oxidizer during launch
- 3. Describes forces affecting the shuttle during atmospheric flight
- 4. Controlled release of gas or pressure from the orbiter system
- 5. Ceramic protective element shielding the shuttle from re-entry heat
- 8. Abbreviation for astronaut activities conducted outside the shuttle
- 12. Rocket component providing initial thrust during liftoff
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- 6. Large fuel container jettisoned before orbit insertion
- 7. Powerplant that provides primary thrust during shuttle ascent
- 9. Automated system that guides the shuttle to touchdown without pilot input
- 10. Engine burn used to slow and enable re-entry from orbit
- 11. The reusable vehicle component designed to carry astronauts into orbit
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