microgravity

noun

mi·cro·grav·i·ty ˌmī-krə-ˈgra-və-tē

: a condition in space in which only minuscule forces are experienced : virtual absence of gravity

broadly : a condition of weightlessness

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For instance, astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) experience microgravity, where the sensation of weightlessness is a result of free-falling around Earth. —

William Mullane, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025 These scientific experiments will include research in microgravity, which is the near-weightless environment of space. —

Zhenbo Wang, Discover Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024 Consensus formed around trying to establish a presence in Earth orbit — a space station where astronauts could stay for longer periods and where researchers could learn about microgravity and its effects on the human body. —

Denise Chow, NBC News, 30 Dec. 2024 Here, the team is growing tomato plants to see how spaceflight and microgravity impact the plants' immune systems and production. —

Gord Magill, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for microgravity