When astronauts are ready to explore Mars in 2040, the suits they wear will need to do more than look good. They need to work flawlessly, just like the ones worn by Matt Damon in Ridley Scott’s 2015 film The Martian.
These single-occupant space suits need to provide oxygen, maintain the right temperature and atmospheric pressure, and protect the crew from radiation. They also need to be easy to use.
Prometheus
In this futuristic sci-fi film, a group of explorers follow clues to discover the origins of mankind. Starring Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender and Charlize Theron, this science fiction thriller was directed by Ridley Scott and written by Jon Spaihts and Damon Lindelof. It was originally conceived as a prequel to Scott’s 1979 Alien, but it doesn’t actually connect with the series, and instead explores other themes and ideas.
The spacesuits in Prometheus are quite bulky and clunky, with a strong emphasis on function over form. They seem to be designed to work in environments that would require a full pressure suit, as they have pads around the shoulders to protect against rockfalls and padded shins for protection from sharp rocks. They also have a very high degree of insulation to regulate body temperature.
They were designed by costume designer Marlene Stewart (Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Ali) to have a manufactured and technologically oriented look, with a controlled color palette of shades of gray. This was important, because it was an attempt to make the film feel like a real science fiction movie rather than a fantasy or a fanciful vision of the future.
The suits are augmented by a number of sensors, including a proximity detector that can detect objects within a few meters and automatically activate the suit’s lights. They can also detect oxygen levels in the air and warn the wearer of dangers such as carbon monoxide poisoning or overheating. The helmets are also fitted with a variety of microphones to allow the wearer to communicate in a noisy environment.
One of the most intriguing features is that the suits can be remotely monitored by the crew while they are wearing them. This allows the crew to check on the health of their fellow travelers, even when they are in hostile environments.
While these features are unlikely to be implemented on actual spacecrafts, they add an interesting dimension to the world of futuristic spacesuits. If you’re looking for a more realistic vision of spacesuit technology, however, I suggest you take a look at the research being done on actual spacesuits.
Oblivion
In his role as drone technician Jack Harper, Tom Cruise wears a striking futuristic space suit that has influenced the designs of many modern sci-fi films. The gray suit is light and flexible, making it a good choice for action movies. It also resembles the suits used by superheroes. The suit’s design is functional, and it allows Harper to move freely in his spaceship. It is also equipped with sensors and a map to navigate the alien landscapes of Oblivion.
This movie is set in a future where the Earth has been destroyed by an alien invasion. It is a dystopian science fiction that combines action and drama with spectacular special effects. The film is based on the graphic novel of the same name by Joseph Kosinski. The film was released in 2013 and was a commercial success. It was nominated for several awards, including the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.
The movie features a cast of famous actors, including Morgan Freeman and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. The movie has received positive reviews from critics, and it is considered to be one of the most important sci-fi films of all time. It is a classic that will be remembered for years to come.
Although the story takes place in a distant future, it is not without its problems. The plot of the movie revolves around a war between humans and an alien race that has destroyed most of the world. The main character, Jack Harper, is trying to find a way to save humanity from destruction.
Kosinski’s follow-up to Tron: Legacy is a visually resplendent and moderately clever dystopian mindbender with a gratifying human pulse, despite some questionable narrative developments. The less-than-airtight construction and conventional resolution may rankle genre devotees, but not to the detriment of robust overall box office B.O.
The constraints of a review generally mean that plot points and ideas cannot be discussed in detail for fear of spoiling things, but a few points can be highlighted. For example, the director of the movie, Joe Kosinski, wanted to create a world that was both technologically advanced and evocative. This vision is a little too familiar, though, and Cruise’s monotonous performance doesn’t help matters.
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation is an iconic series with a lot of great episodes. It certainly had a tough act to follow, though, with the original Star Trek being so successful. Gene Roddenberry did an outstanding job creating a world filled with new people and technology that pushed the boundaries of sci-fi. Despite having some similarities to the original, such as the characters of Riker and Data, everything else was fresh and original.
The production values of the show were a big improvement over the original as well. This gave the show a more polished feel and a sense of wonder that the original did not have. The characters were also much better developed, which is one of the best things about ‘The Next Generation’. It was easy to connect with the characters on the show and you felt for them. British stage actor Patrick Stewart was cast as Captain Jean-Luc Picard, bringing his amazing acting skills and English accent to the role; Jonathon Frakes was William T. Riker, the Kirk-esque ‘Number One’; Brent Spiner was the intelligent and slightly jealous Data who envied human emotion; Gates McFadden was Dr. Beverly Crusher, the Chief Medical Officer who often butted heads with Picard; and Michael Dorn was the prickly Klingon Worf who irritated many fans.
In terms of the future space suit, there were some pretty cool advances made in the technology on the show. The use of mechanical counterpressure was an exciting development that can give the wearer protection in a vacuum. Unlike a gas-pressurized spacesuit, which keeps the astronaut floating in a spacesuit bubble, mechanical counterpressure suits press directly against the body and allow the crew to move around freely.
While we don’t have the technology to make a skin-tight, asteroid-dodging spacesuit like the Enterprise crew had, it is getting closer and closer. NASA is currently testing an experimental suit that can help astronauts survive a 20-minute exposure to radiation in a vacuum. Kellie Gerardi, a NASA engineer and the lead designer of the suit, said that it is possible that this suit will be ready for the 2020 mission to Mars.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
The Force Awakens, the seventh film in the Star Wars saga, revived the franchise after 30 years of sluggish mediocrity. Disney’s acquisition of the property, coupled with the enticing presence of director J.J. Abrams, gave the sci-fi community and movie-goers hope for the future.
In The Force Awakens, the iconic characters of the original trilogy are back, and they’re joined by a new generation of heroes and villains. The plot is reminiscent of the original trilogy, but there are enough twists and turns to keep the story fresh.
As the film progresses, viewers see a variety of spacesuits, from the simple, sleek design of the EVAP suits worn by the rogue Resistance pilot Rey to the powerful armored vacuum battlesuits favored by First Order general Kylo Ren. Spacesuits are often a central element of science fiction stories, as they allow characters to travel safely in hostile environments.
Many different types of spacesuits have been used throughout history, from the powered armor suits of Robert A. Heinlein’s novel Starship Troopers to the standardized military-issued pressure suits that astronauts wear during space missions. The movie adaptation of Heinlein’s book, the 1997 film UFO, included a fictional version of NASA’s Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU) spacesuit, which was actually used during the Ares V and Hermes missions.
The AV-8B NX-01 spacesuit used by the crew of the American Discovery spacecraft in 2012’s Prometheus is an example of a futuristic, highly-engineered spacesuit that features a variety of innovative features, including a movable, articulating arm and leg attachments for easier movement, a flexible neck collar, and a transparent helmet for visibility. In the film, the AV-8B NX-01 is a critical component of the team’s attempt to rescue a crew member from a hostile alien planet.
In addition to its innovative design, the AV-8B NX-01’s spacesuit is notable for its deep blue color, which helps it stand out against other spacesuits on display in the film. The AV-8B NX-01’s advanced features include emergency hydraulic-powered joints that can sever limbs or inject anesthetics and blood plasma into the body in case of severe damage.