NASA provides an explanation for why astronauts float in space
ASTRONAUTS FLOAT IN SPACE? According to NASA, astronauts float in space because they are in a state of microgravity, also sometimes called free fall. While it might seem like there's no gravity at all in space, that's not quite true. Gravity is still very much present, but astronauts experience it differently due to their constant motion. Read ahead in detail! MICROGRAVITY Astronauts experience a state known as microgravity in space, where the pull of gravity is not very strong, making things seem weightless. This microgravity environment creates unique challenges and opportunities for space exploration and research. FREE FALL Astronauts are in a constant state of free fall, meaning they are constantly falling towards the Earth. However, they are moving so fast that they never actually hit the ground. They experience perpetual free fall in a very weak gravitational field. GRAVITY'S PULL The force of gravity pulls all objects t...