Astronauts in the space shuttle feel weightless because
A) They are so far away from the center of the Earth.
B) they are in a constant state of free - fall.
C) they are moving very rapidly.
D) there is no atmosphere where they are.

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Astronauts feel weightless because they are in a constant state of free-fall towards Earth. The space shuttle orbits Earth in a continuous free-fall, creating the sensation of weightlessness.

Astronauts in the Space Shuttle Feel Weightless Because