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the ISS is only weightless because it s in orbit (therefore constantly falling) not because of its distance from the earth. An airplane at the same altitude, under its own power would have 89% as much gravity as the earth s surface.

Jun 20, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: the ISS is only weightless because it’s in orbit (therefore constantly falling) not because of its distance from the earth. An airplane at the same altitude, under its own power would have 89% as much gravity as the earth’s surface.

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