The Space Ag Conference is upon us and we have curated a list of TOP 8 movies and TV shows that are sure to inspire YOU to think about the integration of technology in space. We know summer is super busy… which is why it’s time for you to rest and relax with some movies by your side. Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Take a look at our list featuring space technology below!
#8: Gravity
Enter the world of Dr. Ryan Stone as she enters her first shuttle mission. When catastrophe hits, there is no other choice than to explore space and leave what they knew behind – and as they continue on, the realization of this tragedy kicks in. Watch Gravity to learn more about their journey throughout space, and just how technology was able to… SAVE LIVES!
Cuaron, Alfonso, and Jonas Cuaron. Cu. Gravity (2013), https://www.scriptslug.com/script/gravity-2013.
#7: Wall-E
- As the last robot on earth, Wall-E feels the pressure of having to maintain a clean earth while witnessing those who do not have his shared motivation. As Wall-E goes along cleaning up trash, he finds a companion. Who? We can’t spoil it… you have to watch for yourself!
WALL-E (2008), https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0910970/.
#6: Space Force
- Journey into space with an eccentric scientist and a team of space experts as they strive to get the U.S military’s newest agency, Space Force, ready to launch!
Superhero, Design. 2020. Space Force Season 2 Poster by Me, https://www.facebook.com/designsuperhero/posts/space-force-season-2-poster-by-me-/17
#5: 2001: A Space Odyssey
- When Dr. Dave Bowman enters space with his fellow astronauts, they encounter a problem with their ships computer system. As they navigate this encounter, a battle between man and machine progresses as they struggle to make progress. Join their team as they journey through space and work towards making a safe landing.
2018. Warner Bros. Pictures Celebrates 50 Years of Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180328006021/en/Warner-Bros.-Pictures-Celebrates-50-Years-of-Stanley-Kubrick%E2%80%99s-2001-A-Space-Odyssey. Accessed 2024.
#4: Interstellar
- Explore the year of 2067 as humanity is slowly decreasing due to a global blight. Join Cooper and Murph as they unlock a secret NASA facility and continue their adventure working towards saving the human population.
Interstellar, https://www.amazon.com/Interstellar-Jonathan-Nolan/dp/B013TYXUXC . Accessed 2024.
#3: Silent Running
- Venture into the future where all forests have been extinct due to environmental exploitation. Join Freeman Lowell as he spends time in geodesic domes for reforestation of the planet, he focuses on cultivating crops and animal life.
Silent Running, https://www.amazon.com/Silent-Running-Bruce-Dern/dp/B00000FZQ8. Accessed 2024.
#2: The Martian
- Follow Mark Watney, an Astronaut who is left behind in space after his crew was forced to evacuate due to a dust storm. As Watney remains in space, he must find a way to survive with limited resources as NASA works to bring him home.
The Martian (Film), https://the-martian.fandom.com/wiki/The_Martian_(film) . Accessed 2024.
#1: Moon (2009)
- Astronaut Sam Bell’s time at a lunar mine comes to an end after three years and he is preparing to reunited with his beloved wife. However, Sam’s health takes a turn as he begins to get headaches and hallucinations. With Sam’s time left he must solve a mystery before the crew arrives, therefore he must meet with someone oddly familiar to get insight.
Moon (4K UHD), https://www.amazon.com/Moon-Sam-Rockwell/dp/B0030B0S2Q. Accessed 2024.
