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Does gravity pull on astronauts while in orbit around earth?
Yes. Gravity is what keeps them in orbit. If it were not for gravity, those astronauts would continue out into space in a straight line.
Why the astronauts feel weightlessness inside the orbiting spacecraft?
Astronauts feel weightlessness inside an orbiting spacecraft because both the spacecraft and the astronauts are in a continuous state of free fall towards Earth. As the spacecraft travels at high speeds in orbit, it falls towards the planet but also moves forward, creating a curved path that matches the curvature of the Earth. This balance between gravitational pull and forward motion results in a sensation of weightlessness, as there is no support force acting on the astronauts. Essentially, they are in a state of microgravity, experiencing the effects of gravity but not feeling it as they would on the surface.
Are astronauts really weightless while in orbit?
In orbit, astronauts experience a sensation of weightlessness due to the continuous free fall towards the Earth. They are not truly weightless, as gravity is still acting on them, but they are in a state of constant free fall that creates the sensation of weightlessness.
Because of free fall astronauts appear this way in orbit?
Because of free fall, astronauts in orbit appear weightless and float within their spacecraft. This is due to the spacecraft and everything inside it, including the astronauts, all falling towards Earth together at the same rate. The sensation of weightlessness is a result of this continuous state of free fall.
How do astronauts get into space?
Astronauts reach space by launching in a spacecraft, such as a rocket or space shuttle, that is designed to overcome Earth's gravity. Once in space, the spacecraft continues its journey to enter orbit around the Earth or travel to other celestial bodies like the Moon or Mars.
Why do astronauts in orbit feel weightlessness?
they are falling through space around earth
Do astronauts in orbit around the earth experience the same gravitational force as they do on ground?
Yes, but they do not "feel" gravity, because they are falling - "free fall" in orbit around the Earth.
Are astronauts really weightless in orbit?
No.
When astronauts float while in orbit because inertia and what are balanced in orbit?
Gravity
Are astronauts in orbit truly weightless?
no they can weigh more or less depending which planets orbit
Does gravity pull on astronauts while in orbit around earth?
Yes. Gravity is what keeps them in orbit. If it were not for gravity, those astronauts would continue out into space in a straight line.
Where do astronauts go today?
In recent years astronauts have gone to the International Space Station, which is in a low orbit around Earth.
What was the name of the first NASA mission which took astronauts into orbit?
Mercury
Is it true that astronauts in orbit are not truly weightless?
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When traveling to space do astronauts travel away from Earth's orbit?
This depends on where the astronauts were headed to, If going to the moon, then no they do not leave earth's orbit. But if astronauts were to go to Mars, then yes. To go to other planets and to travel through space, Astronauts will leave Earth's orbit. When traveling to space from earth, Astronauts leave the atmosphere and will leave the orbit if necessary and if the travel distance is far enough.
What kinds of weather can astronauts from orbit?
They can see rain clouds, hurricanes, and lightning!
Where do astronauts go to when they are in space?
With the exception of those that went to the moon, they orbit the earth.
