Why Astronauts Float When Gravity Is Still There

Earth's gravity is still strong at the International Space Station, so why does its crew float? Follow the forces under your feet, a room in free fall, and the sideways motion that turns a fall into an orbit. Real NASA footage and animated scientific diagrams reveal the difference between gravity and apparent weight. 0:00 Gravity is still there 0:36 What you actually feel 2:53 Falling around Earth 5:57 A laboratory in free fall 8:29 The answer in one motion