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Hollywood in Space

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Space Movies and Realism

In this chapter, NASA astronauts and an author discuss the accuracy of space-themed movies and the influence of science fiction on real-life science. They criticize the lack of realism in movies like Gravity, specifically in the spacewalk scenes and portrayal of spacesuits. Despite these criticisms, they still enjoy being entertained by movies and appreciate their impact on popular culture.

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