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Estimation of the Velocity of a Projectile Inside the International Space Station

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  • Minghao Yin yinhoward17@gmail.com

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58445/rars.3158

Keywords:

Projectile motion, International Space Station (ISS), Microgravity

Abstract

This paper investigates the motion of a projectile inside the International Space Station (ISS), focusing on how air resistance and microgravity affect the velocity of an object. We develop a mathematical model to estimate the motion of an object inside the ISS by considering both horizontal and vertical components, while accounting for air resistance and the small gravitational forces in the microgravity environment. Through vector analysis and calculus, we solve the differential equations governing the motion and derive the equations for the velocity over time. Results show significant deviations from ideal models due to the influence of air resistance and microgravity, highlighting the importance of accounting for these factors in space-based experiments.  

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2025-10-01

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