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.

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.

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.

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