Astronauts as Jedi Knights

[CalMeacham]

I was just on a panel discussing how Science Fiction inspires Real Life Science last month. Then this happens:

These astronauts just dressed like Jedi for their official portrait

A not-so-long time from now in a planetary orbit not far away, a team of astronauts will head to the International Space Station. NASA just revealed the official poster for Expedition 45, and it is a Star Wars-themed masterpiece.

You really have to click through to the hi-res version to fully appreciate its glory. Each astronaut has a differently hued lightsaber. There’s a satellite that looks deceivingly like an X-Wing with its S-foils in attack position. And that eerily familiar object next to Scott Kelly’s head… that’s no moon.

[Dendarii_Dame]

If Buzz Aldrin had had a light saber when that moon landing denier accosted him, the denier might’ve been in real trouble, instead of just getting punched.

[levdrakon]

Well, these days a big budget movie costs more than a real space mission. Maybe we should sell NASA to Disney.

[CalMeacham]

@levdrakon

Well, these days a big budget movie costs more than a real space mission. Maybe we should sell NASA to Disney.

Are you kidding? After Mars Needs Moms and John Carter, it’s clear that Disney would NEVER get us to Mars!

[Just_Asking_Questions]

@Dendarii_Dame

If Buzz Aldrin had had a light saber when that moon landing denier accosted him, the denier might’ve been in real trouble, instead of just getting punched.

“I find your lack of faith…disturbing.”

[Miller]

Hey, when did we decide to launch Michael Chiklis into space?

[silenus]

@Miller

Hey, when did we decide to launch Michael Chiklis into space?

2005