 The
International Space Station
orbits the earth every
90 minutes and will provide
an orbital laboratory
for long-term research
where gravity is greatly
reduced. This microgravity
environment gives researchers
a unique opportunity to
study the fundamental
states of matter; solids,
liquids, and gases.
A unique facility at
NASA Glenn called the
2.2 Second Drop Tower
is able to conduct microgravity
research here on earth.
NASA Researchers can study
how the lack of gravity
will effect experiments
before they are brought
into space.
Additional Information
http://microgravity.grc.nasa.gov/drop2/index_text.htm
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