Microgravity Flight

Microgravity flight involves specially arranged aircraft, often called "vomit comets," that simulate low-gravity conditions for research and training. The aircraft follows a carefully controlled parabolic flight path, creating brief periods—usually around 20-30 seconds—of near-weightlessness as it ascends, then pulls out of the dive. During these moments, everything inside appears to float freely. This environment allows scientists to study physical phenomena, test equipment, or prepare astronauts for space missions. While not completely weightless like in space, microgravity flight provides a practical and cost-effective way to experience and experiment with a near-zero gravity environment on Earth.