An affordable trip to weightless space

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Florida-based Zero Gravity Corp. is offering a taste of spaceflight for less than $3,000. The space experience isn't in the space-it's a jet-powered Boeing 727-200 airplane high above Florida. The project, which marks the first time weightless flights have been made available to commercial customers in the United States.

Author: Sietzen, Frank Jr.
Publisher: National Space Society
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 2005
Services information, Guided Missiles, Space Vehicles, Parts, Services, Aerospace industry, Zero Gravity Corp.

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NASA'a roller coaster into space: flying with the Reduced Gravity Program Students

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NASA has designed an airplane for the training of astronauts on reduced gravity. The KC-135 has been dubbed the "vomit comet" due to its dizzying capabilities which is noted. Students from the University of Illinois give the Reduced Gravity Student Opportunities program a try and details of the simulation are given.

Author: Dyson, Marianne J.
Publisher: National Space Society
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 1999
Measurement, Portrayals, Space flight, Gravity, Gravity (Force)

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Working the high frontier

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Analysis is provided on NASA's KC-135 aircraft designed to provide simulated space flight and one which is known for its ability to cause motion-sickness in passengers. The design of this aircraft is noted as well as the plans NASA has for it.

Author: Sietzen, Frank Jr.
Publisher: National Space Society
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 1999

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Subjects list: United States, Planning, Design and construction, Airplanes, United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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