How do astronauts define “up” or “down” in space?

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Weightlessness is the complete or near-complete absence of the sensation of weight, i.e., zero apparent weight. It is also termed zero gravity, zero g-force, or zero-g.

Micro-g environment is more or less synonymous, with the recognition that g-forces are never exactly zero.


How do astronauts define “up” or “down” in space?