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No, the earth is in orbit around the sun. The earth is in "freefall" following a ballistic trajectory in response to the sun's gravity.

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Does the earth float in space or is sitting on something?

The Earth is not floating in space; it is actually orbiting the Sun due to gravitational forces. It is not sitting on anything specific but is instead held in its orbit by the gravitational pull of the Sun.


Is an object on the surface earth sitting still relative to outer space?

No, it has the speed of the spinning earth.


How can you watch the earth from space?

if you are in a rocket and have a telescope or something, you could watch the earth from space!


Is a glass of water sitting on a counter in motion?

No, a glass of water sitting on a counter is not in motion. Motion implies a change in position over time, which is not occurring in this scenario.


Does the earth gravity affect the astronaut in space?

If he is aboard something that's in Earth-orbit, like the International Space Station or the Space Shuttle, then Earth's gravity is what's keeping him in orbit.


Where do the Apollo's go after missions?

The lumar module is on the moon, part remains in space and small part where the three astronauts were sitting return to earth.


Something that you do sitting down?

your moving when your sitting down


What planet is US on?

Earth, the U.S is on earth if you look on a map of earth you will see it. Have you been living in space or something? I mean doesn't everyone know this??


How much do you get paid for sitting and doing nothing?

you are sitting .so sitting itself is doing something


Can you buy a property in monopoly if you are sitting on the space and someone else has rolled the dice?

yes you can as long as you are sitting on the space you can buy it as long as you have truthfully landed on it.


What is the difference between sitting on and sitting at?

Sitting on usually indicates you are on something, while at would be near or beside it. So if were on a table, you would be sitting on the table. If you were on a chair beside the table, you would be sitting at the table. Sitting at can also refer to a time something is happening, like: "The parliament is sitting at 2pm".


If a ball is thrown in space and on earth which ball will travel the greatest distance?

Naturally the ball in space will travel the longest distance as long as it does not bump into something along the way. Gravity on earth will cause the ball thrown to fall back to earth.