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Former NASA astronaut Nicole Stott evaluates the accuracy of outer space depictions in films.
Exploring Space Realism in Cinema
Stott analyzes various cinematic portrayals, starting with the consequences of venturing into space without a helmet, as depicted in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” featuring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, and Bradley Cooper. She also examines the Apollo 13 mission’s lunar module failures and how the crew successfully returned to Earth in “Apollo 13,” starring Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, and Bill Paxton.
The Science Behind Space Movies
In her critique of “Gravity,” which stars Sandra Bullock and George Clooney, she discusses how fires behave differently in microgravity environments. Stott further elaborates on the complexities involved in docking with a nasa-astronauts-accidentally-drop-tool-bag-during-iss-spacewalk/” title=”NASA astronauts accidentally drop tool bag during ISS spacewalk”>space station as shown in “Interstellar,” featuring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, and Matt Damon.
She provides insights into the functionality of lunar rovers portrayed in “Ad Astra,” starring Brad Pitt. Additionally, she clarifies misconceptions about asteroid collisions presented in “Armageddon,” which features Ben Affleck, Bruce Willis, and Liv Tyler.
Pioneering Astronauts on Screen
Stott highlights two iconic astronauts: John Glenn as depicted in “The Right Stuff” with Ed Harris and Dennis Quaid; along with Neil Armstrong’s portrayal in “First Man” starring Ryan Gosling. She concludes by sharing her personal experiences related to low gravity showcased during her time aboard spacecraft featured alongside Chris Pratt again—this time with Jennifer Lawrence and Laurence Fishburne—in “Passengers.”
A Career Dedicated to Space Exploration
Nichole Stott boasts an impressive three-decade career at NASA where she served as an engineer for both the space shuttle program and International Space Station initiatives while participating in two separate missions into orbit. Furthermore, she is a co-founder of the Space for Art Foundation.
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