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In some ways... In many other ways the physics was wildly inaccurate.

• elteto 6y ago
  The rope scene always bothers me. Why are the ropes and the strap taut after the first snap? What’s pushing him away? It sure isn’t wind! And there is no rotation either. [0] https://youtu.be/DYDaIyfitn8 https://youtu.be/DYDaIyfitn8
  • effie 6y ago
    In the frame of the orbiting station, there is the tidal force, which is proportion to distance from the point where the rope is fixed on the station. But even if he was 100m away, tidal force would be like 7 grams. So tidal force can't be it. The most likely reason would be some part of the station venting gas out, accelerating. The gas could blow towards the astronaut to make it worse.
    • JshWright 6y ago
      Given how fast and loose the movie played with physics in general (orbital mechanics, especially), I wouldn't go too far out of my way to try to explain gaps.