high-altitude drop tower

A high-altitude drop tower is a specialized research facility where objects or experiments are dropped from a significant height in a controlled environment. It simulates conditions of near-weightlessness or microgravity by allowing the object to free-fall in a vacuum or low-pressure chamber, often for several seconds. This setup helps scientists study how materials, biological systems, or physics behave in space-like conditions without leaving Earth. Drop towers are valuable for testing spacecraft components, observing biological responses, and advancing aerospace technology in a safe, cost-effective way.