reduced gravity

Reduced gravity refers to conditions where the force of gravity acting on an object is weaker than on Earth's surface. This occurs in environments like spacecraft orbiting Earth, where objects experience continuous free fall around the planet. Although gravity still exists, the continuous falling motion creates an environment of near-weightlessness, called microgravity. In this state, objects and people feel as if they are floating because both the object and its surroundings are accelerating downward at the same rate. Reduced gravity is essential for scientific research, space exploration, and understanding how living things adapt to such environments.