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Because they are not subject to gravity. They are so far away from any large body that they have no weight.
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What is the Difference between a space ship and space probe?
space probe is a team of astronauts who travel in space in a vehicle called space ship.
How do you sleep in space?
Astronauts sleep in sleeping bags which are anchored to the wall of the ship.
Who travels in a space ship?
An astronaut. Even though no human has ever ventured beyond the Moon.
Why do astronauts appear to be floating even though they are still in orbit?
They are essentially in a state of permanent free-fall. Their ship is falling to earth at the same rate as the curve of the earth is falling away form them; ergo continually falling. It has nothing to do anything 'anti-gravity'.
What is the difference between space shuttles and space stations?
A space shuttle is the ship in which theastronauts use to get to the space station The space station is where the astronauts typically go to refuel and to stay when they r on a long mission.
How astronauts get to space?
with a space ship
How astronauts spend their time in the space ship?
astronauts like to exercise while in the ship
Why are astronauts in a space ship wieghtless?
There is no gravity in space.
How do you transport astronauts into space?
in a rocket ship
How do astronauts go to space?
with a rocket ship?
How do astronauts manage to get to space?
by a rocket ship
What is the Difference between a space ship and space probe?
space probe is a team of astronauts who travel in space in a vehicle called space ship.
What is a 9 letter word for astronauts vehicle?
space ship
Which of these is an example of free fall?
an astronaut floating in a space ship
How do you sleep in space?
Astronauts sleep in sleeping bags which are anchored to the wall of the ship.
Who travels in a space ship?
An astronaut. Even though no human has ever ventured beyond the Moon.
Why do astronauts appear to be floating even though they are still in orbit?
They are essentially in a state of permanent free-fall. Their ship is falling to earth at the same rate as the curve of the earth is falling away form them; ergo continually falling. It has nothing to do anything 'anti-gravity'.
