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 | Radio Series: Biomedical Science for Space
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The Enigma Force
Scientists have spent years studying how gravity affects body systems like circulation, digestion and balance. Experiments are being conducted to artificially simulate the Earth's gravity in space. It is believed that by exercising in a "normal" environment, astronauts will suffer less from the health problems of zero gravity. Plans are under way for Trans-Hab, an inflatable working, living and sleeping habitat that simulates different gravity environments. In the meantime, gravity experiments take place on the "Vomit Comet," a KC-135 aircraft that simulates zero gravity by flying in a series of steep parabolas.RealMedia's free RealPlayer is needed to listen to this clip.
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