JAMIC
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Japan Microgravity Centre (JAMIC) is a site for microgravity experiments at a 710 metres deep abandoned coal mine at Kamisunagawa, Hokkaido
. A capsule is dropped from the top to simulate "zero gravity". Jets accelerate the capsule to counteract air resistance. At the bottom, the capsule is slowed down with gradual deceleration. Cushioning exists at the bottom for emergencies.
This facility has been closed for several years (2000?).
Kamisunagawa, Hokkaido
is a town located in Sorachi District, Sorachi Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan.As of 2008, the town has an estimated population of 4,282 and a density of 117.49 persons per km². The total area is 39.91 km².- History :...
. A capsule is dropped from the top to simulate "zero gravity". Jets accelerate the capsule to counteract air resistance. At the bottom, the capsule is slowed down with gradual deceleration. Cushioning exists at the bottom for emergencies.
This facility has been closed for several years (2000?).