# Free falling in outer space

- Institution: TED
- Department: TED-Ed
- Speaker: Dr. Matt J. Carlson
- Year: 2013
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: Physics, Astronomy and space
- Source: [TED](https://www.ted.com/talks/dr_matt_j_carlson_free_falling_in_outer_space)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) (Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions.)
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

If you were to orbit the Earth, you'd experience the feeling of free fall, not unlike what your stomach feels before a big dive on a roller coaster. With a little help from Sir Isaac Newton, Matt J. Carlson explains the basic forces acting on an astronaut and why you probably shouldn't try this one at home. \[Directed by Josh Harris, narrated by Matt J. Carlson\].

## Lectures

1. [Free falling in outer space](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/ted/dr_matt_j_carlson_free_falling_in_outer_space/06d9aaa1ddb1), 3 min (TED's player)