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Realism in space movies can add authenticity and enhance the plot, but it often takes a backseat to visuals and storytelling. Inaccurate portrayals of space can be jarring for experts and viewers, such as unrealistic reactions to vacuum or incorrect physics. While deviations from scientific accuracy can still make for enjoyable viewing experiences, space movies should not be considered authoritative sources on astronomy or astrophysics.

With so many space stories out there, it's no surprise that experts have found that many science-fiction movies get real-life astronauts and the science of space wrong. Although space movies like 2001: A Space Odyssey are often praised for their stunning visuals, providing extremely accurate representations of space is not always prioritized. This may be frustrating for those who know better, but it's often done so that movies can focus on visuals or plot points instead.

That said, sometimes realism can help validate a film franchise's internal science.

Washington, May 28 (Ians) NASA's new next-generation space telescope, currently under development, will see thousands of exploding stars called supernovae across vast stretches of time and space.

Using these observations, astronomers aim to shine a light on several cosmic mysteries, providing a window onto the universe's distant past and hazy present.

Earlier known as Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope, it is now named the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, after NASA's first Chief of Astronomy.

Roman's supernova survey will help clear up clashing measurements of how fast the universe is currently expanding, and even provide a new way to probe the distribution of dark matter, which is detectable only through its gravitational effects.

One of the mission's primary science goals involves using supernovae to help pin down the nature of dark energy -- the unexplained cosmic pressure that's speeding up the expansion of the universe, the US space agency said.