Spiders in Space

Space spiders build webs in an unusual way

by JoAnna Wendel

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In zero gravity, spiders’ webs look a lot different than on Earth.

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Earth-bound spiders spin their webs with the center of the web offset towards the upper edge. These spiders are always facing down.

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