# Explore space Word Search

> Twelve space words to spot across, down and diagonally. Use the word list as a starting point for a science conversation.

Source: https://jotoak.com/resources/space-science-word-search/
Author: Young at JotOak
Updated: 2026-10-11

## At a glance

- 14 × 14 grid
- 12 words
- Medium · forward diagonals
- 2 pages with answers

## How to use this page

Across, down and diagonally, forwards only. Circle each complete word and cross it off the list. Letters may belong to more than one word.

Start with MOON or STAR to become familiar with the grid, then try GALAXY, METEOR and NEPTUNE. Every listed term has a marked path in the answer key. The puzzle is a vocabulary activity; it does not explain the astronomy behind each term.

## After the activity

Pick one object to research in a book or a trusted science resource. Describe the difference between an object, such as a planet, and a path, such as an orbit.

## Word list

PLANET, COMET, ROCKET, ORBIT, MOON, STAR, GALAXY, METEOR, SATURN, VENUS, EARTH, NEPTUNE

## Preview and download

- [US Letter PDF](https://jotoak.com/puzzles/jotoak-science-word-search-medium.pdf)
- [US Letter activity preview](https://jotoak.com/images/puzzles/jotoak-space-science.webp)
- [US Letter answer preview](https://jotoak.com/images/puzzles/jotoak-space-science-answers.webp)
- [A4 PDF](https://jotoak.com/puzzles/jotoak-science-word-search-medium-a4.pdf)
- [A4 activity preview](https://jotoak.com/images/puzzles/jotoak-space-science.webp)
- [A4 answer preview](https://jotoak.com/images/puzzles/jotoak-space-science-answers.webp)

Print in portrait orientation at actual size. Page 1 is the activity and page 2 is its answer key. Free for home and direct classroom use; share the source page and retain attribution.

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