Gravity
Gravity is the name of the force that pulls objects together. It is a non-contact force. This means it acts on objects that are not touching each other.
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The 'Space Weight' Calculator
Ever wondered how heavy or light you would feel on another planet in our Solar System?
MiMi Aung
Early Life
MiMi was born in the USA and moved to her parent’s home country of Myanmar when she was two and a half. She was inspired by her mother to study science, maths and engineering. Her mother was the first women in Mayanmar to get a PhD in mathematics. MiMi says her mother was very technical, practical and logical.
Year born: 1968
Research Areas: Deep Space Exploration
"It’s more than just flying on another planet. It will open doors to a whole new class of exploration."