By Sakshi Sah
Published Jun 30, 2025

Hindustan Times
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What is weightlessness and how does it feel in space?

Weightlessness is when you feel like you're floating, with no gravity pulling you down.

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It’s like being on a roller coaster when it drops suddenly- that light, floating feeling.

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Gravity is still there in space. It pulls the Space Station down, but the Station moves forward so fast, it keeps falling around Earth.

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Astronauts on the International Space Station float because they are always in free fall. There’s no up or down for them.

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In space, “down” is just where your feet are. You can float in any direction.

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At first, astronauts feel dizzy, tired, and sick. They also lose their appetite and feel confused.

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After a few days, the body adjusts. Astronauts begin to feel calm and even happy.

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