An experiment to see whether a person in a space suit can imitate the falling movements of a cat, to find out how astronauts can move in space. The experiment was conducted by Professor Thomas R. Kane in 1968 using a trampoline, a cat, and a trampolinist in a spacesuit.
Images by Ralph Crane
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Was the answer no or yes?
If a cat always lands on its feet AND toast always lands butter side down…. Strap toast butter side up to cat’s back and it should hover?? It’s not quite Schrödinger’s cat, but it gets you wondering.