Real Astronaut Names the Best (and Least Accurate) Space Movies

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Real Astronaut Names the Best (and Least Accurate) Space Movies

As a hardcore gamer and space enthusiast with a background in engineering and a passion for astronomy, I can wholeheartedly relate to Nicole Stott’s perspective on NASA-centered films. Having grown up watching various space movies and documentaries, I have seen my fair share of both accurate and inaccurate representations of space travel.

I had the pleasure of interviewing NASA astronaut Nicole Stott after the premiere of “Space Cadet,” Emma Roberts’ new comedy about space exploration in which Stott was involved as a consultant. Having watched numerous movies about space, Stott graciously shared her favorite picks with us, acknowledging some notable inaccuracies.

For Stott, it’s not only the impressive technical aspects that matter in these films. The human and emotional elements need to be authentic and relatable to the feeling of space travel. As she explained to MovieWeb, “I see it like this with movies. Gravity is a good illustration, but the plot seems far-fetched to me — the science part leaves me amazed and thinking ‘Really? That’s how it works?’” She went on to add:

As someone who grew up watching science fiction films and dreaming about space exploration, I can’t help but feel a deep connection to movies that transport me to the final frontier. However, there are certain productions that leave me with a bittersweet feeling – the ones where the storyline or scientific accuracy falls short of my expectations.

Stott acknowledges that “The Martian” is an impressive sci-fi movie, but with a disclaimer. He shared, “I genuinely enjoyed ‘The Martian’ in my opinion. I haven’t personally been to Mars and no one has gone there yet. However, I was captivated by the deliberate integration of scientific accuracy into the film – it’s an aspect that really appeals to me.”

Watch Our Interview with Space Cadet Star Tom Hopper Below:

Space Cadet and Other NASA Movies ‘About the People’

In Stott’s perspective, her insights as an astronaut were crucial for the NASA-themed film “Space Cadet.” She played a significant role as a consultant. However, she found herself needing to strike a balance between her firsthand astronaut knowledge and her broader perspective as a moviegoer. As she shared, “I recall becoming overly critical, thinking ‘this wouldn’t occur in real life,’ and so on.”

I’m grateful for the discussions I had with the Space Cadet team as they allowed me to step back and reflect, “This film isn’t just about the intricacies of space technology. It’s not a technical validation checklist. It’s about the human stories behind it.”

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Nicole Stott is a multitalented individual who holds the titles of astronaut, aquanaut, engineer, artist, and author. Her published work is called “Back to Earth: What I Learned About Our Home Planet and Its Protection From Space.” In addition, she is the founder of the Space for Art Foundation, which brings together a global community of children through the fascination of space exploration and the therapeutic effects of art. She also collaborates with Christina Korp and Space For a Better World to bridge the gap between those intrigued by space and those deeply involved in it. You can now watch “Space Cadet” featuring Nicole Stott on Prime Video through the provided link.

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2024-07-23 23:01