The chart shows how they were gaining the zero gravity. First the plane got up to 9.5km (33000 feet) peak and then started free fall from that altitude giving the trainees 30 seconds of zero gravity. Then the cycle was repeated again, sometimes tens times during one flight session.
Those are cool: the actual devices that were used by Russian cosmonauts to grow flowers while orbiting Earth on their spacecrafts – bringing the vegetable life to the place it never was supposed to achieve by itself. Real working samples of those devices.
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.