Exploring the Vomit Comet Experience

Who is Emily Calandrelli?

• An aerospace graduate and TV host

• A professional pilot

• A science fiction author

• A famous astronaut

What is the main purpose of the parabolic flight?

• To simulate a roller coaster ride

• To test aircraft speed

• To create a weightless environment

• To perform aerobatic maneuvers

Why is the plane called the 'Vomit Comet'?

• Because it is used for medical research

• Because it flies in a straight line

• Due to its high speed

• Due to the repeated weightlessness and gravity changes

What is the term used to describe the gravity experienced in the Vomit Comet?

• Zero gravity

• Microgravity

• Hypergravity

• Antigravity

What is a common reaction of people experiencing zero gravity for the first time?

• Standing still

• Running in place

• Sitting down

• Bicycle kicking

How did Emily Calandrelli get involved with the Vomit Comet?

• Through a TV show

• Through a microgravity research class

• By becoming a pilot

• By working for NASA

What type of experiments did Emily conduct in zero gravity?

• Testing fractals and hydraulic jumps

• Studying plant growth

• Measuring sound waves

• Analyzing meteorite samples

What is one way to get on the Vomit Comet?

• By purchasing a ticket

• Through a research program

• By winning a contest

• By joining a space agency

What are the two most exciting parts of outer space according to astronauts?

• The technology and the training

• The speed and the silence

• The view and the microgravity experience

• The isolation and the food

What is the approximate cost to experience the Vomit Comet?

• $10,000

• $5,000 to $6,000

• $1,000

• $3,000