Chapter
Sense of Motion on the International Space Station
30:48 - 33:38 (02:49)
The speed of the International Space Station and the Earth's rotation contribute to a sense of motion on the space station, making some people feel like they are falling.
Clips
The hosts joke about space suits and discuss the experience of spacewalks.
30:48 - 31:18 (00:29)
Space
Summary
The hosts joke about space suits and discuss the experience of spacewalks.
ChapterSense of Motion on the International Space Station
Episode"Jessica Meir"
PodcastSmartLess
The training that astronauts receive before boarding a space shuttle allows them to rely on muscle memory for everything involved in the launch sequence and to separate their thoughts during the experience.
31:18 - 32:17 (00:58)
Astronaut Training
Summary
The training that astronauts receive before boarding a space shuttle allows them to rely on muscle memory for everything involved in the launch sequence and to separate their thoughts during the experience. After the launch, each astronaut can react differently and enjoy the moment to some degree.
ChapterSense of Motion on the International Space Station
Episode"Jessica Meir"
PodcastSmartLess
The host discusses with a guest how in space, even though objects are moving at incredibly high speeds, there is no sensation of motion because everything is moving at a consistent speed and direction.
32:17 - 33:38 (01:21)
Space
Summary
The host discusses with a guest how in space, even though objects are moving at incredibly high speeds, there is no sensation of motion because everything is moving at a consistent speed and direction.