Microgravity

Microgravity is a state of near weightlessness that occurs when the effects of gravity are minimized to the point where they become nearly negligible. This condition is often achieved in environments such as spacecraft orbiting Earth, where objects inside the spacecraft experience a significant reduction in the effects of gravity due to the constant state of free-fall. The term "microgravity" is derived from the fact that while gravity is still present, its effects are extremely small compared to those experienced on the Earth's surface. In Hebrew, microgravity is referred to as מיקרו-כבידה (mikro-khavida). In Russian, it is known as микрогравитация (mikrogravitatsiya), and in Japanese, it is called 微小重力 (bishō jūryoku). Microgravity environments are crucial for scientific research, particularly in fields such as fluid physics, materials science, and biology, as they allow scientists to study phenomena that are otherwise masked by the effects of gravity on Earth. Space agencies like NASA and ESA utilize microgravity conditions aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to conduct experiments that advance our understanding of fundamental scientific principles and develop new technologies.