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Glossary · Physics & astrophysics

Microgravity

A state where gravity effects are nearly zero, as in Earth orbit. Microgravity enables experiments impossible on Earth: combustion, biology, fluid physics. The ISS is the main laboratory.

Definition

A state where gravity effects are nearly zero, as in Earth orbit. Microgravity enables experiments impossible on Earth: combustion, biology, fluid physics. The ISS is the main laboratory.

Related terms

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Space stationEarth orbit

Associated missions

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