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| Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3: Astronaut Provides In-Depth Analysis of a Key Sequence |
Chris Hadfield enjoyed a distinguished career spanning 35 years as a pilot and astronaut before retiring from the Canadian Space Agency in 2013 following his second mission to the International Space Station. Post-retirement, he has gained prominence as a sought-after speaker and author, sharing his captivating experiences from space. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Hadfield delved into the scientific inaccuracies present in some of Hollywood's most prominent blockbusters. Notably, he shed light on the portrayal of Peter Quill's (played by Chris Pratt) space adventure in James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, highlighting an intriguing detail: the accuracy of Quill's space escapade.
According to Hadfield, the film's depiction of a character surviving in the vacuum of space for a limited duration is somewhat plausible. "Our best estimation is that you can endure the vacuum of space without a spacesuit for approximately 30 seconds without severe consequences. However, after surpassing the minute-and-a-half mark, irreversible and potentially fatal harm will begin to occur. Beyond 90 seconds, you essentially become a human satellite," Hadfield elucidated during the Vanity Fair interview. "Within a mere 15 seconds, the oxygen present in your bloodstream will have exited through your lungs, resulting in a perilous shortage of oxygen. Once this reaches your brain, unconsciousness is inevitable."
Hadfield further explained that the film's portrayal of Quill's body swelling is somewhat accurate, elaborating on the excruciating consequences a human would face when exposed to space without protection. "If one were to remove their helmet in space, not only would their lungs collapse, but their blood would effervesce, akin to the sensation of releasing pressure when opening a can of soda. This would result in the formation of bubbles in the bloodstream, throughout the facial tissue, and elsewhere, causing the individual to swell. However, it's worth noting that the degree of swelling depicted in the film is somewhat exaggerated," Hadfield added. "Moreover, the instantaneous formation of frost on Quill's face is not entirely accurate. In the absence of water, freezing would not occur instantaneously. The human body possesses substantial thermal mass, and it's akin to placing a sizable roast in a freezer. Freezing takes time. Furthermore, most of these physiological changes happen internally, making it challenging to convey to a movie audience."
In Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, the official storyline centers around our beloved group of misfits finding their place on Knowhere. However, their lives are soon disrupted by the tumultuous past of Rocket. Peter Quill, still grappling with the loss of Gamora, must rally his team for a perilous mission to save Rocket's life. The success of this mission holds the fate of the Guardians in the balance.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 can now be streamed on Disney+ and is available for purchase wherever movies are sold. Keep an eye on ComicBook.com for further updates regarding the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and James Gunn's upcoming endeavors as they unfold!
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