Exploring the many ways space, space travels, and extraterrestrial life are depicted in film, TV, literature, anime, comics, and technology.

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The outer galaxy has fascinated television viewers for decades. The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-exciting-sci-fi-tv-shows/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best space TV shows</a> feature out-of-this-world storylines, extraterrestrial beings, and scientific humanoids. This list of the greatest TV shows about outer space includes everything from Star Trek: The Original Series to Battlestar Galactica to Firefly and is ranked from best to worst by your votes.

What shows will you find on this list of the best TV shows set in space? Since it first premiered in 1963, Doctor Who has become a staple of British - and global - television. The regenerating Time Lord explores space and time from his distinctive blue ship, the TARDIS.&nbsp;The lead characters of Mystery Science Theatre 3000 are trapped in a spaceship and forced to watch B movies as their captor attempts to take over the world. Other good <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/current-tv-shows-about-space/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">TV shows about space</a> include Babylon 5, Lost in Space, and Farscape. Next to those classics and are <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/current-tv-shows-about-space/ranker-tv" target="_blank">newer TV shows set in space</a>, such as The Mandalorian, For All Mankind, and Space Force.

Which space TV show do you think is the best? Vote up the best TV shows set in space and see where your favorite out-of-this-world series rank.

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The solar system is a vast, amazing place. From our Goldilocks-zone planet of Earth we've been able to observe and learn quite a lot about our solar neighborhood. Most of that knowledge has come from high tech probes and telescopes, letting us peek at the other celestial bodies that make up our solar system. Getting there in person has proved a considerable challenge for our tenacious drive to explore. The whole solar system is hundreds of millions of kilometers of space, inhabited by objects that make up an infinitesimal fraction of that volume. And even if you could live long enough to make the voyage, these places aren't exactly hospitable, with all manners of intolerable cold, heat or toxicity. But let's just assume we all had a TARDIS or something. What cool things in the solar system could you visit? What outer space tourist sites would be your favorite destinations in an age of space tourism? Once you've considered this important question, why not rank your favorite <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-star-wars-planets/amylindorff">Star Wars planets</a> also?

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If you've ever been to Florida during hurricane season, you know how unforgiving the weather can be. So why do we launch rockets from Florida, a place that has a reputation for savage storms and inhospitable wildlife? The Kennedy Space Center, located in Cape Canaveral, is NASA's most active launch site in the United States. Even though the space shuttle program ended in 2011, NASA's&nbsp;flight programs continue to roll out&nbsp;rockets, and the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/nasa-2020-mars-rover/jacob-shelton?ref=browse_carousel&amp;l=2&amp;pos=4" target="_blank">exciting new Mars Rover</a> is scheduled to <a href="https://phys.org/news/2016-08-nasa-awards-mars-rover-mission.html#nRlv" target="_blank">launch aboard a rocket from&nbsp;Cape Canaveral</a> in 2020.&nbsp;But why is NASA in Florida, and how did they choose that location in the first place?As it turns out, there are actually lots of very good reasons to for NASA to launch their rockets from the sandy coasts of Florida. Despite all the hurricanes, it is still the best location in the country to launch a rocket into orbit. Economic incentives, unique geography, and nearby government installations&nbsp;come together to help the Space Coast live up to its name.&nbsp;That's why companies like SpaceX&nbsp;and Boeing are flocking to the sunshine state&nbsp;in order to take advantage of the existing infrastructure and make their marks on the stars above.

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Space: The Final Frontier

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Saturn’s&nbsp;moon Titan has been the subject of innumerable science fiction works, including Kurt Vonnegut’s classic The Sirens of Titan and Philip K. Dick's The Game-Players of Titan. References to it show up in movies, on TV shows, and on rock albums. Titan might just be the most famous moon in the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/planets-in-the-solar-system/jtdesaulnier">solar system</a>. But why is Titan so cool? The short answer: because it's more like Earth than you might expect.Titan has fascinated star-gazers since it was <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/firsts-in-space/ranker-science">first discovered</a> by Dutch astronomer Christiaan Huygens in 1655. Huygens called the moon Saturni Luna, but it was later renamed by John Herschel for the Titans of Greek mythology.Despite its relatively early discovery, Titan stumped the scientific community over the next few hundred years.&nbsp;The moon’s hazy atmosphere&nbsp;made it difficult&nbsp;to discern many facts about Titan or unravel its enticing mysteries. More recently, however, thanks to visits by spacecraft like Cassini-Huygens,&nbsp;researchers are learning the exciting truth: Titan has many <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/pictures-of-earth-from-space/ashley-reign">Earth</a>-like qualities, including flowing liquids, organic compounds and, possibly even&nbsp;a prebiotic environment.There are plenty of extraordinary things you didn't know about Titan. The fact that it might one day be able to support life is just one of them.

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Wild Facts

Space is super weird. It smells funny, it’s full of odd shapes, and it’s much more gross than you could have ever imagined. There are so many surprising <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-space-facts/kellen-perry?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">facts about outer space</a> that just seem made up, like the fact that it smells like raspberries, or that Saturn’s rings disappear. As weird as that space trivia sounds, it’s 100% true. <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/historical-theories-about-space/machk" target="_blank">Historical theories about space</a> are absolutely bonkers, but as bananas as they sound, they’re not far off from some of the surprising space facts that you’ll find on this round up of super weird ephemera about the solar system. <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-space-facts/kellen-perry" target="_blank">Outer space is super creepy</a>. It’s an empty expanse of dust, gaseous beings, and dead satellites floating in their own graveyards. You may find many of the following space facts to be awe inspiring, but there are a few pieces of knowledge on here that will definitely make you change your mind about booking a ticket to Mars any time soon. Unless&nbsp;you like the idea of midnight ice bursts and the possibility of suffocating in your sleep.

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Lists about real men and women who have achieved everyone's childhood dreams to become astronauts, fly through outer space, and even walk on the freaking moon.

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Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins was one of those American heroes whose name you never remember. He was on the first moon landing mission, but Collins was actually most famous for what he didn&#39;t do: He never walked on the moon. He flew 250,000 miles to the moon on Apollo 11 but never set foot on the satellite. On July 20, 1969, when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed the Eagle on the lunar surface, the third member of their crew, Collins, was all alone, orbiting the moon in the Columbia, their command module.

He was part of the most famous space mission of all time, and a crucial part of one of humanity&#39;s most monumental achievements, yet most Americans don&#39;t know who Michael Collins was. This list is full of trivia and facts about Collins, all of which are reminders of just how unstoppably awesome Collins was and always will be.

This list is jam-packed with surprising information that will make you rethink a guy you&#39;ve probably never given enough thought. Most people imagine Collins was bitter about not traipsing on the moon, but did you know that he actually turned down the chance to explore the lunar surface on a later Apollo mission? Or that he was one of the driving forces behind the Smithsonian&#39;s National Air &amp; Space Museum, one of the single most popular museums in the world?

Michael Collins, who <a href="https://www.npr.org/2021/04/28/509599284/forgotten-astronaut-michael-collins-dies" target="_blank">passed April 28, 2021</a>,&nbsp;at age 90, may be remembered forever as the Apollo 11 astronaut who got the short end of the stick, but he was so much more than that, and this list proves it. Read on for trivia about the space explorer, pilot, and all-American guy who was so cool he didn&#39;t even need to walk on the moon.

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Imagine you are starting a decades-long <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/all-manned-apollo-missions/amylindorff">space mission</a>. Spending years and years stuck in a spaceship isn't exactly the ideal dream, but there's a way to make the best of it. Astronauts always have partners, and you can bring any celebrity you want. Surprisingly, there are quite a few that scream &quot;best space travel partner ever.&quot; From scientists to actors to politicians, there are&nbsp;celebrities out there who seem like they could really make the whole space thing more fun. Check out this list of stars that would be great company among the stars, and vote up the people who you've always imagined would be awesome in zero gravity.

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You may have seen it moving swiftly&nbsp;across&nbsp;the night sky, or tracked it using <a href="https://spotthestation.nasa.gov/sightings/" target="_blank">NASA&#39;s Spot The Station</a>,&nbsp;and wondered:&nbsp;What is life&nbsp;like on the International Space Station? And who is living on the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/international-space-station-facts/mike-rothschild" target="_blank">International Space Station</a>? The ISS is&nbsp;a joint project between the European Space Agency and four&nbsp;partner&nbsp;nations: the United States, Russia, Japan, and Canada.

It makes its home&nbsp;in low Earth orbit approximately 250 miles above the Earth&#39;s surface, traveling at just under 5 miles per second - that&#39;s approximately 17,000&nbsp;miles per hour.&nbsp;It is the <a href="http://www.science20.com/robert_inventor/is_the_international_space_station_the_most_expensive_single_item_ever_built-156922" target="_blank">most expensive single item ever built</a>, costing an estimated $150 billion.

Those lucky enough to board this otherworldly vessel&nbsp;experience&nbsp;spectacular&nbsp;sunrises and sunsets approximately&nbsp;every 45 minutes, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weirdest-iss-experiments/jacob-shelton?ref=search" target="_blank">research on the ISS</a>&nbsp;is conducted in a one-of-a-kind laboratory - outer space.&nbsp;It may even hold the key to humankind&#39;s next great space ambition: a mission to Mars with humans aboard. While waiting for that to happen, NASA and astronauts are not shy about answering the question: &quot;What is it like to live on the International Space Station?&quot;

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The Art of the Selfie

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As it stands today, everyone has taken a selfie - even your grandma. And as cool as your grandma&rsquo;s selfies may be, they&rsquo;ll never stack up to the space selfies taken by astronauts or the Mars Rover. Astronaut selfies are particularly inspiring because they show not only the breadth of human exploration, but also that no matter how much of an egghead you are, everyone likes taking selifes. Even more to that point, the Mars Rover&nbsp;selfies are examples of mechanical and artistic beauty. Whether or not you&rsquo;re someone whose heartstrings are pulled whenever you watch movies like WALL-E, seeing a few rover selfies will make you believe that John F. Kennedy was on to something when he decided we should go to the moon.

Outer space selfies are some of the coolest photos you&rsquo;ll ever see. Not only are they awe-inspiring in their scope of the majesty of outer space, but they&rsquo;re also full of neat details. It&rsquo;s cool to see how NASA&rsquo;s patches and suits have changed over time, and it&rsquo;s interesting to note how astronauts need to find ways to alleviate boredom just like regular people. And thanks to the Mars Rover&rsquo;s selfies, we&rsquo;re actually able to see the surface of a planet that people have been dreaming about visiting since before interplanetary travel was possible.

Hook up your oxygen tanks and vote up the coolest space selfies below, which is going to be tough because all of these self-portraits are out of this world.

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Space is really, really big. In order to contend with it, the future of space exploration also needs to be equally vast and forward-thinking. That's why NASA has fifteen projects in development in order to help us unlock its infinite secrets as well as our own home planet.While many of these projects involve exploring space, even more are being undertaken with the goal of understanding the ecosystems of Earth. Projects are being designed to measure our oceans, the atmosphere, and even natural disasters. After all, the more we know about our home, the more we'll have an easier time living in it. Mars is also getting plenty of attention, with several rovers in development to look for potential life as well as study the red planet's crust so we can know more about how it was formed.&nbsp;So&nbsp;if you're curious what the future of space travel looks like, check out the list below!

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Prepare your psyche for some out-there space facts. Outer space can be considered an absolute horror show of unending blackness extraordinarily hostile to life. Simply put: there are a lot of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-things-astronauts-saw-in-space/johnandrewl" target="_blank">weird things about space</a>. If you're the sort of person who likes to be intrigued, all you have to do is look up at the night sky and think about <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/earth-size-comparison/sammy-leary" target="_blank">the size of the Earth compared to the rest of the galaxy</a>, or anything on this list full of high-octane nightmare fuel. Of all of the creepy things about space and the universe, these may be the most unsettling. Enjoy?

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Space is full of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-weather-in-space/cynthia-griffith" target="_blank">all sorts of strange solar activity</a>,&nbsp;so&nbsp;it's not surprising that the largest planet in our solar system is also home to one of its nastiest storms. The solar system's famous Great Red Spot is a storm on Jupiter that presents itself as a tyrant of swirling heat and sound. But what exactly&nbsp;is Jupiter's Great Red Spot? It's larger than Earth, hundreds of miles deep, and&nbsp;sometimes changes colors, but,&nbsp;most of all, the storm is still a massive mystery.What lies within the swirling Jovian storm system and how it sustains itself are Great Red Spot facts that humanity is still in the process of unveiling. However, Earthlings have&nbsp;kept their&nbsp;eyes on Jupiter and its signature&nbsp;anticyclone long enough to gather an array of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/amazing-jupiter-photos/mick-jacobs" target="_blank">fascinating pictures of&nbsp;the planet</a>, as well as&nbsp;information on the storm size, temperatures, and chemical compositions.Travel into the eye of the storm and boost your intergalactic knowledge by packing your brain full of what scientists and astronomers have discovered about the Great Red Spot.

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It&#39;s easy to forget that Earth has neighbors. They generally keep to themselves, and don&#39;t seem to get any visitors. And yet, we&#39;ve all been circling the same sun for billions of years; we have that much in common, at least.

Learning some <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/planets-in-the-solar-system/jtdesaulnier" target="_blank">facts about planets</a> may pique your curiosity about Earth&#39;s extended family. You probably know Jupiter is the biggest planet in our solar system, that Saturn has rings, and that Pluto has been demoted from planet to &quot;dwarf planet.&quot; But, did you know Jupiter&#39;s Great Red Spot is super loud? That there&#39;s a giant hexagon on Saturn&#39;s north pole? Or that there&#39;s a dwarf planet in our solar system that&#39;s&nbsp;way&nbsp;closer to us than Pluto?

The following&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/weird-weather-in-space/cynthia-griffith" target="_blank">planet facts</a>&nbsp;include both our nearest neighbors and some incredible worlds far beyond our solar system.

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The <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/things-2000s-girls-did-to-impress-boys/whitneyvanlaningham" target="_blank">early 2000s were ridiculous</a>, and our memories often betray us when it comes to remembering just how insane the beginning of the new millennium really&nbsp;was. It was a time when platform shoes and metallic pleather made sense, when butterfly clips and frosted tips were actually considered cute, and when everyone believed that&nbsp;Lance Bass really could join the Russian Space Program and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/hottest-astronauts/amylindorff">become a cosmonaut</a>.We can't lie. We're proud of Lance Bass and his <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/waste-and-bodily-functions-in-space/debra-heather">ridiculous foray into space travel</a>. Sometimes it takes people their entire lives to discover their true destiny. The former *NSYNC boy-bander was incredibly lucky when he discovered his passion for space travel&nbsp;at the ripe young age of 23. Now, you're probably thinking, &quot;Wait a minute. Wasn't *NSYNC already a totally massive success&nbsp;by then?&quot; Yes, it was, but our boy wasn't meant to be a singer - he was meant to spearhead a space advocacy program and become a fully certified space traveler.So, what ended up actually happening? Did Lance Bass ever go to space? In recent years,&nbsp;the boy-bander&nbsp;has become&nbsp;a successful writer and movie producer, but will his <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/nasa-space-plans/aaron-edwards">dreams of becoming an astronaut</a> ever come true? &nbsp;If there's one thing that's for certain, this *NSYNC dreamboat, LGBTQ advocate, and aspiring cosmonaut isn't going to let anyone keep him tied to the ground.

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Firefly

If you just finished Firefly and feel like it’s left a gaping hole in your life, there’s no need to despair. We’ve compiled this&nbsp;list of movies&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tv-comedies-dramas-same-premise/emmett-oregan?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">TV shows similar</a> to&nbsp;Firefly that are sure to conjure up the same feelings of space adventure&nbsp;that you had while watching your favorite episodes of Firefly.&nbsp;&nbsp;With lots of options, including Battlestar Galactica, a show loved by fans of sci-fi and space shows, and even movies like Serenity, the 2005 film that took place after&nbsp;the final episode of Firefly, deciding <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-to-watch-if-you-love-ozark/watchworthy?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">what to watch after</a> Firefly will really just depend on your mood.&nbsp;&nbsp;This list of shows Firefly is sorted by fans who’ve chimed in and voted for their fave movies and TV series that they think other Firefly fans will also love, and the titles included are ordered by their votes.&nbsp;&nbsp;So what are your favorite movies and TV series like Firefly? Vote your favorite programs up to the top of the list.&nbsp;&nbsp;With more than 40 million people visiting Ranker every month, we are able to offer you data-driven recommendations based on voting across thousands of film &amp; TV polls.&nbsp;

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With its razor-sharp satire, bizarre scenarios, and unforgettable cast of characters,&nbsp;Avenue 5 melded comedy with a futuristic twist as the series highlights the chaos of human endeavor in space, wrapped in laugh-out-loud moments and witty, dark humor. As the luxurious spaceship&nbsp;Avenue 5 navigates its wild journey back to Earth, fans are on the lookout for more TV shows that offer the same clever blend of humor and sci-fi escapades.<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/shows-like-you/molly-gander?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Shows similar to</a>&nbsp;Avenue 5 deliver an array of comedic styles and sci-fi delights to keep you entertained. Whether you're diving into the humorous space adventures with&nbsp;The Orville, indulging in the animated mayhem of&nbsp;Futurama, or laughing along with the bureaucratic absurdities of&nbsp;Space Force, these TV series like&nbsp;Avenue 5 continue the tradition of blending sharp wit with imaginative settings. So, fellow space farers, prepare your snacks, settle into your favorite binge-watching spot, and embark on a cosmic journey filled with hilarity and excitement as these shows like&nbsp;Avenue 5 are sure to keep the spirit of interstellar comedy alive, offering endless hours of mirth and mayhem.

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Are we the only intelligent lifeforms in the entire universe? Probably not. Exploring the unknown worlds, motives, and visits of extraterrestrial life and UFOs.

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Looking for <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/alien-franchise-films-ranked/jason-bancroft?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the best alien movies</a> ever? This definitive list features the greatest cinematic encounters with extraterrestrials, ranked by fans who love everything related to space and sci-fi. Made to celebrate the creepy, thrilling, and sometimes heartwarming world of alien films, this collection is all about crowd-ranking. Thousands of voters around the world (and maybe some not from our planet!) have had their say, so you know these picks are bound to entertain. Whether you're in the mood for a freaky extraterrestrial encounter or an all-out alien war, this list of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-alien-characters-all-time/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous alien movies</a> has you covered.For classic horror vibes, The Thing and Alien stand as timeless masterpieces. The Thing, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movies-and-films-directed-by-john-carpenter/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">directed by John Carpenter</a>, brings a shape-shifting creature into an isolated Antarctic research station, blending paranoia and groundbreaking special effects. Meanwhile, Ridley Scott’s Alien introduces the terrifying xenomorph aboard the Nostromo spacecraft. If action-packed battles are more your style, Aliens amps up the fear factor with Sigourney Weaver’s Ripley going head-to-head with an alien colony. Then there’s Predator, featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger and an alien hunter in a deadly jungle showdown. Swinging to the opposite spectrum, heartwarming tales like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial&nbsp;see a young boy befriending a lovable lost alien. Men in Black mixes humor and thrills, with agents battling quirky extraterrestrials hiding on Earth. For brain-twisting sci-fi, Arrival offers a creative take on alien interaction with its mysterious heptapods&nbsp;and the film's emphasis on language and time. Other popular flicks contending for the top spot include Close Encounters of the Third Kind, District 9, Signs, Starship Troopers, and Avatar.Now, it’s your turn to shape the list! Vote up those good alien <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/what-movies-can-you-watch-over-and-over-again--v1?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">movies you could watch over and over</a>, and downvote those that didn’t quite hit the mark. Your votes will help other fans discover the best of what's out there.

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The realm of science fiction cinema offers audiences an opportunity to explore the unknown and experience the thrill of otherworldly encounters. Among sci-fi subgenres, alien invasion movies captivate viewers with stories of extraterrestrial beings threatening humanity's very existence. These films take the best elements from action, horror, and suspense to create gripping tales that keep fans and critics on the edge of their seats. Delving into the best alien invasion movies unearths a treasure trove of intense battles, heart-pounding chases, and harrowing tales of survival against all odds.&nbsp;Across the decades, a number of outstanding films have emerged as the best alien invasion movies, perfectly exemplifying the appeal of this subgenre. These cinematic masterpieces skillfully blend breathtaking visuals, nail-biting tension, and poignant storytelling to transport audiences into worlds where Earth's future hangs in the balance. The adrenaline-pumping narratives and unforgettable characters bring the fear and wonder of extraterrestrial encounters to life on the big screen, solidifying their status as some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-about-aliens-ranked/jason-bancroft?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best alien movies</a> ever made.&nbsp;Shining among the pantheon of these stellar films are noteworthy examples, which exemplify the finest traits of the best alien invasion movies. Notable examples of these incredible invasion movies include Independence Day, a film that became an instant classic with its iconic images of destruction and rallying calls for humanity's survival. Another standout is John Carpenter's The Thing, a chilling tale of paranoia and isolation set in the unforgiving Antarctic tundra. In recent years, Edge of Tomorrow has earned acclaim for its innovative narrative structure, blending high-stakes action with an intriguing time-loop premise. These exceptional films only scratch the surface of the myriad alien invasion movies that have left indelible marks on the cinematic landscape.&nbsp;As the fascination with these interstellar stories continues to grow, so too does the demand for high-quality alien invasion movies. From thrilling showdowns to mind-bending mysteries, these films offer viewers a chance to confront the vast unknown and ponder the potential perils posed by otherworldly beings. As the genre expands and evolves, it's evident that filmmakers will continue to push the boundaries of storytelling, ensuring that audiences around the globe remain captivated by the best <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-about-aliens-ranked/jason-bancroft?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">movies about alien</a> invasions for years to come.

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We have sent a lot of strange things into space, and there is no sign that we will stop putting weird things into space any time soon. From light sabers to sea urchins, it doesn&#39;t seem like there is any limit to what we will send into space. Another thing we have sent into space is bacteria. Scientists were curious about what would happen to bacteria in space, and they found the answer after they sent some salmonella for a journey and then tested it on animals when it came back to earth. They found that the space bacteria had grown much stronger. Because of that, cleanliness in space is of utmost importance. The cost of sending things into space are very high so it must have cost one space tourist a lot of money to get a seat on a rocket headed to the International Space Station. It takes a huge amount of energy to get a rocket free of Earth&#39;s gravitational field and for each additional body you have to add a lot of weight in terms of body mass as well as all of the supplies that each person needs to survive.

In the name of science, NASA and various organizations have sent dozens of random things into outer space. Here are the geekiest and weirdest ones.

The 9 Geekiest Things Sent Into Space

Things Sent Into Space | Weird Stuff In Space

Mark Holmes

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If you're a fan of outer space and futuristic adventures, you're in for a treat with our list of the best Sci-Fi space movies of all time. Fiction movies about space have been a cornerstone of the science fiction genre, transporting audiences to distant galaxies, uncharted planets, and beyond the known universe. These films are not just about dazzling special effects; they tackle profound questions about humanity, survival, and the cosmos.Some standout examples in the genre include Interstellar, a visually stunning epic that delves into the complexities of love, time, and space travel. There's also The Martian, a gripping tale of survival and ingenuity as an astronaut fights to stay alive on Mars. And for those who enjoy a mix of ancient history and sci-fi, Stargate offers an exciting adventure through mysterious portals and distant lands. These films, among others, have defined what it means to create captivating and thoughtful fiction movies about space.&nbsp;So, which film ranks highest in your interstellar adventures? Make sure to cast your vote – it will help determine the ultimate sci-fi space masterpiece.