Why the ISS Doesn’t Crash Into Earth Despite Constantly Falling

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The International Space Station is constantly falling toward Earth… so why doesn’t it crash? This jaw-dropping simulation by Zack D. Films reveals the physics behind the ISS's orbit. Discover how speed, gravity, and tiny rocket boosts work together to keep the station safely circling our planet. It's a space ballet powered by Newton's laws and human ingenuity. WooGlobe Ref : WGA223390 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Why doesn't the International Space Station crash into Earth if it's constantly falling?

00:04Here's the mind-blowing answer.

00:06The ISS orbits Earth at 250 miles high and speeds through space at 7.6 kilometers per second.

00:14Yes, it's falling, but it's falling sideways so fast that it keeps missing the planet.

00:19A viral simulation by Zack D Films explains this with stunning visuals.

00:23As the ISS falls, Earth curves away beneath it.

00:27This creates a never-ending loop around the planet.

00:30But it's not totally free from danger.

00:32The ISS still skims through the outer atmosphere.

00:35And that thin air causes drag.

00:38It slows the station down.

00:40Which pulls it a little closer to Earth every day.

00:42Without help, it would eventually fall and burn up like a meteor.

00:46So how do we save it?

00:47Every few weeks, small rocket boosts push it higher.

00:50These little nudges keep it in perfect orbit.

00:53It's a dance between speed, gravity, and altitude.

00:57A concept that dates back to Newton himself.

00:59Space is wild, and this simulation makes it clear.

01:03Even something as massive as the ISS is held up by the perfect balance of physics.

01:08the ship is face fromstellar and time is mostly on the planet.

01:11Remember he could've turned up to Earth.

01:13There is no difference.

01:14The ship can befriend with fish.

01:15It's much moreplexed.

01:16The ship can be seen from the Pacific Ocean.

01:17Over the ship.

01:18Then there is a引 bawl and the ship can be added.

01:19There is no difference in doute.

01:20The ship can be added to Earth.

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