zero-gravity
Astronauts float here
Zero-gravity describes the condition of apparent weightlessness, as experienced in orbit or free fall.
Objects and people float rather than being pulled to a surface: astronauts training in zero-gravity conditions, a zero-gravity chamber.
Technically, gravity still acts on orbiting bodies—they're falling continuously around Earth—but the effect feels like weightlessness.
Also called zero-G or microgravity.
Absence of apparent mass
- microgravityExtremely weak gravitational force
- orbitCurved celestial path
- ISSOrbiting multinational research facility
- astronautSpacecraft crew member
floating · spacecraft · NASA · space station · freefall · capsule · module · docking
Staying atop liquid
- somersaultFull-body forward rotation
- tumblingAcrobatic rolling and flipping
- spinningRevolving around an axis
- acrobaticsSkilled physical feats
playing · catching · bouncing · drifting · gliding · twirling · levitation · suspension
Solid lattice formation process
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
- fluid dynamicsScience of flowing matter
- protein foldingChain becoming functional structure
- cell cultureLaboratory technique for growing tissue
materials science · capillary action · surface tension · droplet · experiment · laboratory · vacuum · controlled environment
Shrinkage from disuse
- bone densityMineral content per volume
- disorientationLoss of spatial awareness
- vestibularOf the balance organ
- puffy faceSwollen facial appearance
space sickness · cardiovascular · deconditioning · proprioception · equilibrium · nausea · adaptation · countermeasures
Vertical amusement ride
- neutral buoyancyBalanced submersion state
- underwaterBelow the surface
- poolCollective fund or basin
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
harness · film set · special effects · CGI · virtual reality · simulator · rehearsal · stunt
weightlessness
Absence of apparent mass
- microgravityExtremely weak gravitational force
- orbitCurved celestial path
- ISSOrbiting multinational research facility
astronaut · floating · spacecraft · NASA · space station · freefall · capsule · module · docking · EVA
floating
Staying atop liquid
- somersaultFull-body forward rotation
- tumblingAcrobatic rolling and flipping
- spinningRevolving around an axis
acrobatics · playing · catching · bouncing · drifting · gliding · twirling · levitation · suspension · toys
crystal growth
Solid lattice formation process
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
- fluid dynamicsScience of flowing matter
- protein foldingChain becoming functional structure
cell culture · materials science · capillary action · surface tension · droplet · experiment · laboratory · vacuum · controlled environment · pharmaceutical
muscle atrophy
Shrinkage from disuse
- bone densityMineral content per volume
- disorientationLoss of spatial awareness
- vestibularOf the balance organ
puffy face · space sickness · cardiovascular · deconditioning · proprioception · equilibrium · nausea · adaptation · countermeasures · exercise regimen
drop tower
Vertical amusement ride
- neutral buoyancyBalanced submersion state
- underwaterBelow the surface
- poolCollective fund or basin
training · harness · film set · special effects · CGI · virtual reality · simulator · rehearsal · stunt · choreography
- Sci-Fi Termsfuturistic, alien, robotic, cybernetic, galactic
- astronaut trainingflight simulation, simulators, centrifuge, spacewalking, crew training
zero-gravitygravity
Mutual mass attraction
gravitational pull · high gravity · hypergravity · gravitational field · g-force
zero-gravityearthbound
Confined to terra firma
terrestrial · grounded · weighted · anchored · heavy
zero, gravity, zeros, zeroes, zeroed, zeroing, gravitate, gravitation, gravitational