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Old 27th October 2011 | 10:39
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Aileron Drag
 
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The astronauts are weightless only while the aircraft is 'bunting' over, accelerating downwards, and pushing negative 'g'.

In orbit, the vehicle is constantly accelerating downwards (a process offset by its speed).
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