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They actually are weightless, due to the fact there is no gravity in space. However a sky-diver would say he/she feels weightless, but they are experiencing free-fall.

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Why does an astronaut become weightless in space?

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It actually means that the astronaut is in free fall, and doesn't FEEL gravity. Gravity does affect the astronaut, so the astronaut will still be accelerated towards Earth. However, the astronaut won't feel the gravity.


Does an astronaut have mass on the space shuttle if its weightless?

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Where does an astronaut start to feel weightless?

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What is a space shuttle like in space?

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Why does an astronaut have to exert a force on a weightless object in order to move it?

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Why do astronauts feel weightless in a space shuttle?

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If objects are weightless in space why can't an astronaut push the space shuttle by the power of his own muscles?

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Why an astronaut in a space shuttle feels weightless?

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Why an astronaut's digestive system still works even when weightless in space?

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Could an astronaut be crushed to death between two huge girders moving toward each other in space even if they were weightless?

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Why does a man feel weightless on the moon?

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