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They are in a state of weightlessness caused be the distance from earth. This is because of one of 2 reasons. If the space craft is in a orbit around the planet, the weightlessness is caused by a constant falling towards the planet, but always misses the ground (you can get the same effect if you are inside an airplane dropping towards earth with more the 9.82m/s). If the spacecraft have left the earth gravity alltogether, there are simply no force pulling the astronauts downwards, making them seem to float. Gravity is caused by the fact that materia bend the time/space field in a way that matter is drawn towards one another. You need a very big mass for this affect to be noticeable though, like for example, the mass of Earth on a person.
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Why do astronauts seem to fly inside their spacecraft?
because of unavailability of gravity.
Can you fly while you are in a space shuttle in space?
You may have seen photos or videos of astronauts who appear to be floating through the air while in space. They aren't flying, nor are they really floating, they are falling. Any orbiting spacecraft (such as the space shuttle or international space station) is actually falling around the Earth in a circular pattern. They have achieved enough speed (over 17,000 mph) to continue moving around the Earth without the Earth's gravity pulling the spacecraft down. Astronauts aboard those spacecraft are moving inside the spacecraft and falling along with them at the same speed giving the appearance that they flying or floating inside.
Who was the astronaut on the first manned spacecraft to fly to the moon?
The three astronauts to fly to the moon were Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins.
Person who is trained to fly in a spacecraft?
An astronaut is a person trained to fly in spacecraft. They undergo extensive training to prepare for space missions and must pass rigorous physical and mental exams. Astronauts are responsible for conducting scientific research, operating spacecraft systems, and representing their country's space program.
Who flies a spaceship?
Astronauts or trained pilots typically fly spaceships. They undergo extensive training to operate the spacecraft and navigate through space.
Astronauts are--who fly in space?
Astronauts are people who fly in space
What is Gus Grissom And John Young famous for?
they were the first 2 astronauts to be launched in the 1st Gemini Spacecraft!
What is the difference between an aircraft and a spacecraft?
Aircraft fly through air and spacecraft fly in space.
Can astronauts fly out of space?
Yes, astronauts can fly out here and there as they live in zero gravity in space.
What if the design differences between aircraft and spacecraft?
To answer this question ask yourself where do airplanes fly and where do spacecraft fly? You can see most airplanes which fly overhead, but spacecraft fly much higher. Airplanes fly within the earth's atmosphere, while spacecraft fly outside the earth's atmosphere in space. So when you decide to ask a sensible question, post it and you may receive a answer.
Who was the first American astronaut to go up in space?
The first American to orbit the earth was astronaut John Glenn, the name of the spacecraft was a Mercury spacecraft. But it was called The Friendship 7.As there were 7 astronauts chosen in the first batch of astronauts.
What spacecraft did John Glenn fly in to orbit the earth?
the Friendship 7 spacecraft
