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The Modified B-707 (or K/C-135) used for low gravity training, (astronauts, etc.). It flew a paraboloic curve that simulated weightlessness.

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Why it is important for astronauts to train in the Vomit Comet before going into space?

It is important cause they will vomit


Why is it important for astronauts to train in vomit comet before gooing into space?

Astronaut candidates do "parabolic training" on a plane nicknamed the "Vomit Comet" (due to its tendency to induce motion sickness in passengers) so that they can experience weightlessness before being launched into space. If a potential astronauts is found to not be able to handle weightlessness, it's better to find that out before they actually get sent there for a long period of time. Also, weightless training gives them experience in how objects behave in zero-gee, so it's not a surprise when they get there.


Can or has anyone came up with the technology of weightlessness on Earth?

Flying in a parabolic arc is the best we can do presently. Astronauts have to take such training aboard the "Vomit Comet"


How do astronauts train for zero-gravity?

Astronauts train for zero-gravity by using specialized simulators like the Neutral Buoyancy Lab's giant pool, which allows them to practice spacewalks underwater to simulate the weightlessness of space. They also use parabolic flights on aircraft that create brief periods of weightlessness. Additionally, they undergo physical conditioning and strength training to cope with the physical demands of living and working in microgravity.


What is the vomit comet?

A "vomit comet" is an aeroplane that briefly achieves zero G, allowing people and prospective astronauts to experience weightlessness.In general, 65 seconds of flight will achieve 25 seconds of weightlessness.Weightlessness produces nausea and sickness (vomit) in two out of three people and thus the aeroplane earns it's nickname.Zero Gravity Corporation in the US, will allow you - for a fee (Probably including a cleaning change) - to experience this.See related link for more information


What rhymes with grommet?

Some words that rhyme with "grommet" include "comet," "vomit," and "bonnet."


What is the nickname for the Zero G flight?

it is called vomit comet.


How do astronauts train to learn to deal with the effects of low gravity in space?

Astronauts train for low gravity effects primarily through simulations and parabolic flight, often referred to as "vomit comet" flights, where they experience brief periods of microgravity. They also engage in extensive physical training to maintain muscle strength and bone density, as well as practice movements in specialized environments, such as underwater training in neutral buoyancy pools. Additionally, astronauts study the physiological effects of microgravity and learn techniques to manage tasks in this unique environment. This training prepares them for the challenges they will face during their missions in space.


How Astronauts are trained for 0 gravity?

They go underwater in a giant pool of water, it is the closest to 0 gravity on earth. Occasionally, they go into a plane called 'Vomit Comet'. The plane goes high up in the atmosphere and descends rapidly over a period of 30 seconds. The plane's descending speed hits the astronauts terminal velocity, hence the astronauts can simulate what it feels like to be weightless.


Why is it important to train in the vomit comet before going into space?

because if you don't go to the vomit comit you will not know how to control your spaceship or your astraunatic devices and you have to know how to call or orbit another object because if anything goes wrong you need to contact another device to come help you


What rhymes with something that zooms through space and alcohol makes you do it?

comet-vomit


Why is the Vomit Comet important to the training of astronauts?

Here on Earth, we live in a gravity field that is one G, or "earth-normal gravity". We evolved here, and we expect this. In free-fall, there is no apparent gravity, no feeling of weight. (Gravity still affects everything, but if you aren't resisting gravity, you don't FEEL gravity.) Some people are prone to drop-sickness, and are prone to lose their lunches in free-fall. The parabolic flight path of the "Vomit comet" gives you a couple of minutes of free-fall, so that you can get used to the feeling.