drop tower

A drop tower is a scientific device used to simulate brief periods of weightlessness, similar to space conditions. It consists of a tall tower with an elevator that lifts experiments to the top. When the elevator is released, it rapidly falls, creating a moment of free fall where objects experience near-zero gravity. This environment allows researchers to study effects of microgravity on materials, fluids, and biological samples without leaving Earth. Drop towers are valuable for space research, testing spacecraft components, and understanding how living organisms respond to weightlessness.