SciFi and documentary producers seem to have a more concrete vision for space than does NASA. And they don't have to build reality, they only need to create the illusion for the screen. Instead of focusing on space exploration, why not divert their _talented_ engineering minds to more earthbound issues such as more efficient and cleaner energy sources, solving hunger and waste disposal.... the list goes on.
SciFi and documentary producers seem to have a more concrete vision for space than does NASA. And they don't have to build reality, they only need to create the illusion for the screen. Instead of focusing on space exploration, why not divert their _talented_ engineering minds to more earthbound issues such as more efficient and cleaner energy sources, solving hunger and waste disposal.... the list goes on.