NASA's KC-136 Zero-G Simulator - Space Flight Memorials and Exhibits on Waymarking.com

This is NASA's only way to create weightlessness while on earth. The airplane, affectionately called the Weightless Wonder, and not so affectionately called the Vomit Comet, provides brief (less than 30 seconds at a time) periods of true weightlessness. It does this by flying a series of parabolas -- going up and then letting the plane "fall" back toward the ground. This period of falling is called "free-fall" and during this period you become weightless just like in space.

It's called the vomit comet because few people can take a trip on it without . . . well, you know.

Hours: As far as I know this exhibit is accessible 24/7 Fee (if no fee, enter 'none'): none How Long a Hike: 50 feet Amount of time an average person would spend here: Less than an hour Accessible?: yes Location is wheelchair accessible?: No

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