The Vomit Comet ft. Emily Calandrelli | EXPERT ANSWERS PHYSICS GIRL QUESTIONS

Emily Calandrelli, an MIT aerospace graduate and host of 'Exploration Outer Space', shares her experiences aboard the Vomit Comet, a plane that simulates weightlessness through parabolic flight. She explains the sensations of microgravity, the safety measures in place, and how students can participate in research projects on the Vomit Comet. Emily encourages everyone to experience microgravity, highlighting its similarity to astronaut experiences in space.

Who is Emily Calandrelli and what is her connection to the Vomit Comet?

• A scientist who discovered the parabolic flight path

• A pilot who flies the Vomit Comet

• An aerospace graduate and host of a space exploration show

• A photographer who did a shoot on the Vomit Comet

What is the main reason the Vomit Comet is named as such?

• It is used for photography sessions

• The repeated weightlessness and gravity changes can cause nausea

• It causes a feeling of weightlessness

• It flies in a straight line

How does the Vomit Comet achieve weightlessness?

• By flying upside down

• By flying at a constant altitude

• Through a parabolic flight path

• By reducing air pressure inside the cabin

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

• They fall asleep

• They bicycle kick to control orientation

• They start running

• They remain perfectly still

What is the primary focus of safety on the Vomit Comet?

• Ensuring the plane flies smoothly

• Keeping the windows clean

• Preventing passengers from kicking each other

• Maintaining cabin temperature

How did Emily Calandrelli get involved with the Vomit Comet?

• Through a microgravity research class

• By being a pilot

• By winning a contest

• By being a TV show host

What is one way to participate in a Vomit Comet flight?

• By becoming a flight attendant

• By joining a microgravity research program

• By being a celebrity

• By purchasing a ticket online