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What Does the Vacuum of Space Look Like?

What does the vacuum of space look like? Gravity still exists in Earth-orbit, but things act a lot differently when in a constant free-fall, rather than feeling wind resistance and hitting the ground. Using a vacuumed air chamber on Earth will help you see what gravity is like in space. Drop everything and check out this brain bite to learn about the difference in gravity from Earth to orbit!
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