How Reaction Wheels and Control Moment Gyros Work?
How does the ISS control its attitude? How can the Hubble space telescope maintain its orientation with pinpoint accuracy? Explore how these are done by applying conservation of angular momentum.
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What Are Zero Gravity and Microgravity, and What Are the Sources of Microgravity?
You might have heard the term ‘zero-g’ from most of the people when they talk about space and the International Space Station. By ‘zero-g’, they are technically referring to the weightless environment of the space...
Can We Feel Gravity in Space?
Before going to the outer space, quick question! Do we feel gravity now? From an earthly standpoint, the answer is yes. But not really! What we feel is the contact reaction force of the ground—the...
Why Does the International Space Station Vent Air out of Airlock?
In the ISS airlocks, during the exiting decompression process, it is common practice to vent some air into space before the crew lock doors open. Find out why it is done and how the loss of air is compensated for.
