Not really! While astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) look like they’re floating in “zero gravity,” they’re actually feeling about 90% of the gravity we do on Earth. That’s right—gravity hasn’t ghosted them; it’s just working in unexpected ways.

So why aren’t they stuck to the floor like the rest of us? Well, the ISS is zooming around Earth at 28,000 km/h (17,500 mph)—fast enough that instead of crashing down, it keeps falling around the planet. Imagine jumping off a diving board and never hitting the water because the pool keeps curving away beneath you. That’s what’s happening to the astronauts—just with less splash and more floating snacks.

This constant free fall creates the illusion of weightlessness, but gravity is still pulling them toward Earth. It’s like being on a never-ending rollercoaster drop—minus the screaming (hopefully).

So next time you hear “zero gravity,” just remember: gravity’s still there, it’s just playing hard to get.