From Interstellar to Proxima - Best Space Movies of 21st Century

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The Martian

Astronaut Mark Watney is left stranded on Mars and must use his ingenuity to survive while NASA works to bring him home. With limited supplies and a hostile environment, Watney's resilience and the collaborative efforts of the team on Earth lead to a daring and risky rescue mission to bring him back safely.

Gravity

This thrilling and intense space survival film is directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Dr. Ryan Stone, a medical engineer, and astronaut Matt Kowalski find themselves stranded in space after their shuttle is destroyed, leaving them adrift in orbit. With limited resources and a dwindling oxygen supply, they must navigate through the vast and unforgiving void of space, facing harrowing challenges and overcoming their personal fears in a desperate struggle for survival.

Interstellar

In a future Earth facing a dire crisis, a team of explorers led by Cooper ventures into space through a wormhole to find a habitable planet, facing mind-bending phenomena and grappling with the complexities of time and sacrifice. Cooper's journey intertwines love, survival, and humanity's hope for a new home.

Hidden Figures

The film is an inspiring true story that follows the brilliant African-American mathematicians Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson as they overcome racial and gender barriers to play pivotal roles in NASA's early space program, contributing to the successful launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit.

First Man

This is a biographical drama that chronicles the life of astronaut Neil Armstrong, focusing on his journey leading up to the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. The film explores Armstrong's personal sacrifices, the physical and emotional challenges of the space program, and the indelible mark he left on human history as the first person to set foot on the moon.

Arrival

The science fiction film has linguist Louise Banks tasked with deciphering the language of an alien species that has landed on Earth, while grappling with the complex concept of time and the profound implications of their communication. Through her efforts, Banks uncovers a deeper understanding of humanity and the power of language to shape our perceptions of reality.

Life

In the suspenseful sci-fi thriller, a team of scientists aboard the International Space Station discover a rapidly evolving extraterrestrial organism that poses a grave threat to their lives and potentially to all of humanity. We witness as they struggle to contain the creature and prevent its escape.

Moon

In the film, astronaut Sam Bell nears the end of his three-year solo mission on the Moon, but as he starts experiencing strange occurrences, he uncovers a shocking truth about the purpose of his mission.

Proxima

The film tells the story of astronaut Sarah Loreau, who faces the emotional and physical challenges of leaving her young daughter behind as she prepares for a year-long mission aboard the International Space Station. The film explores the complex balance between personal aspirations and maternal responsibilities, highlighting the sacrifices and resilience required to pursue dreams beyond Earth.

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