Just in time for the Academy Awards, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center has released a new photo set inspired by Gravity. The movie makes heavy use of computer-generated imagery, but NASA’s photos show space as it really looks to the astronauts lucky enough to leave the Earth’s orbit.
NASA releases ‘Gravity’-inspired photo set ahead of the Oscars
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Using photos taken over the last several years, “NASA’s Real-Life Images from Space” showcases astronauts, space shuttles, and some jaw-dropping views of Earth. It should look familiar to viewers of Gravity, which is nominated for the award for best picture tonight.
Check out a selection of the best photos below, with the full set available over at Flickr.
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