Why do astronauts float in space?

Astronauts: Float In Space

The astronauts float in space not because there is no gravity but because they and their spacecraft are in a constant state of free fall around the Earth, creating a microgravity environment where they appear to float. The key is the balance between the downward pull of gravity and the forward motion of the spacecraft.

– Written By Dinusha Fernando

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