Space Word Search
Discover planets and astronomy vocabulary. Solve it online, or print a worksheet and answer key.
Customize
Find the words below. Words can run horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
How to play: Drag across a word on touch or mouse. Keyboard users can select its first and last letters using Enter. Print Puzzle creates a worksheet; Print Answer Key shows the solution.
Words to find
How to use this printable puzzle
This space word search includes 12 hidden words in a 15 × 15 letter grid. Find each word in the grid, then mark it off in the word list. Words may appear across, down, diagonally or backward.
Vocabulary to look for
Start with Planet, Comet, Orbit, Galaxy and Rocket. These are examples from the puzzle word list. Longer words are often easier to spot by searching for unusual letter combinations.
Our solar system
Separate planets, objects and space-exploration terms in the list.
Try a follow-up activity
Make a labeled solar-system sketch and check the order of the planets.
Printing and answer key
Select “Print puzzle” for a clean worksheet. Use “Print answer key” for a separate solution view with the correct word paths highlighted. You can choose “Save as PDF” in your browser’s print dialog.
Make it your own
Change the words or grid size in the controls above and select “New puzzle” to generate a fresh arrangement. The new puzzle will contain your edited word list.
Space vocabulary and research
Choose one space term from the puzzle and write two facts about it using a trusted astronomy resource. Compare planets, stars, and spacecraft if they appear in your word list.