Exploration, science inspire 'Project Hail Mary' film

Real-life space exploration and big-screen science fiction will converge on Friday as the agency prepares to launch Artemis II, the first crewed mission under the Artemis program and another step toward sending the first astronauts – Americans – to Mars. The fictional film "Project Hail Mary" will take audiences on a journey into deep space.

The agency provided guidance throughout filming and is taking part in activities tied to the film’s release to connect its missions, innovations, and discoveries to the public through pop culture. "Space exploration captures the public’s imagination, and collaboration between science and storytelling brings that sense of discovery to a wider audience," said Will Boyington, associate administrator for the Office of Communications at headquarters in Washington.

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