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actually the space shuttle, the astronauts, etc. are NOT weightless and experiencing zero gravity. They are slowly, the key word being slowly, falling back toward the Earth. The Earth has an enormous gravitational force. the shuttle doesn't fly near far enough away from the Earth to escape it.
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Why can't a hot air balloon float in outer space?
The key word there is float. There is nothing in space for a hot air balloon to float on.
Will one ton float in outer space?
Nothing 'floats' in outer space. Objects are in freefall. Floating implies there is something to provide buoyancy, this is not so in space. Space is the absence of matter.
What are the chances of life in outer space?
Very good, as when you think of the size of things it just makes sense that we can't be the only ones!
Why don't all things on earth float away into space?
They don't float away because of gravity
What makes the sun shine and what make it hot?
the heat in outer space makes it shine and be hot
Why does an astronauts float when he is in outer space?
Because there is zero gravity in space
Why can't a hot air balloon float in outer space?
The key word there is float. There is nothing in space for a hot air balloon to float on.
Why can things float in space?
there is no gravity in space
Is earth in outer space?
yes earth is in outer space so if someones says im gonna go to outer space no there going somewher else in space its because we have gravity so we will not float so yes earth is in outer space.
Where does the atmosphere blend with outer space?
The Exosphere is where they either float into space or get pulled back down
Will one ton float in outer space?
Nothing 'floats' in outer space. Objects are in freefall. Floating implies there is something to provide buoyancy, this is not so in space. Space is the absence of matter.
Why does an astronaut float an outer space?
cos he farts from his bum too much
Why is an object too heavy on the earth can be lifted easily on the moon give reasons?
Because in space its makes things float
What do the planets have to do with astronomy?
Astronomy is all about the things in outer space and planets are in outer space.
Is water from outer space the same as water on earth?
no because it comes in bubbles that float,for example if I opened a bottle of water there it would float!
What are the chances of life in outer space?
Very good, as when you think of the size of things it just makes sense that we can't be the only ones!
Why do you send space shuttles to outer space?
to explore and to do other things.
