4 Common Movie Myths About Space Debunked | Explosions, Speed, Sound and Asteroids.

The video debunks common misconceptions in space movies, focusing on explosions, sound, lightspeed travel, and asteroid navigation. It explains that explosions in space lack the dramatic fireballs seen in films due to the absence of air, and sound cannot travel in the vacuum of space. The video also discusses the challenges of achieving lightspeed, highlighting the effects of inertia on passengers. Finally, it clarifies that navigating the asteroid belt is not as perilous as depicted in movies.

Why can't sound be heard in space, and what is the reason behind it?

What challenges would passengers face when a spacecraft accelerates to lightspeed?

How does the density of the asteroid belt compare to the density of air?