Sci-Fi Short Film: The Jump - DUST
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Date: 2024-04-01
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quasarthecat1
Short films have always been, by nature, a genre that must be efficient in its storytelling, for obvious reasons. Be it a linear, traditional story, or an abstract, nebulous film, it is constrained by its running time. Lately, as it happens from time to time, a genre can get cluttered with films that increasingly become too clever for themselves. Unfortunately, I feel this in one of them. It's got some beautiful images, and I love how it captures the gigantic scale of Saturn especially, but it is a bit plodding, which is never good for a piece that's only 8 minutes long. I just don't feel that it explores the time dilation topic with any new insights, or how it could affect humans that remain in separate reference frames. I also feel the script is lacking, and could have done a bit more to round out the characters. It just seemed like the filmmaker wasn't confident enough to make a more abstract piece, so they played it safe, and it wound up being a little bit boring.
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Short films have always been, by nature, a genre that must be efficient in its storytelling, for obvious reasons. Be it a linear, traditional story, or an abstract, nebulous film, it is constrained by its running time. Lately, as it happens from time to time, a genre can get cluttered with films that increasingly become too clever for themselves. Unfortunately, I feel this in one of them. It's got some beautiful images, and I love how it captures the gigantic scale of Saturn especially, but it is a bit plodding, which is never good for a piece that's only 8 minutes long. I just don't feel that it explores the time dilation topic with any new insights, or how it could affect humans that remain in separate reference frames. I also feel the script is lacking, and could have done a bit more to round out the characters. It just seemed like the filmmaker wasn't confident enough to make a more abstract piece, so they played it safe, and it wound up being a little bit boring.
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ColdWarAviator
It's strange. The pioneers who develop amazing technology in our world will never know most of the people who benefit from it. One the one hand you have the Discovery, which may happen at any time during the inventor's life. Time will spread out and away like a cone of light from there, illuminating an ever growing population with the Discovery. The lifespan of the inventor is but a speck. a tiny portion of that cone of light. I know this film deals with the real possibility that Relativity will create actual observable real time (so to speak) instances of this phenomenon. Especially travel through or around wormholes. However, every inventor is like the protagonist in your short: if they are lucky they may get to share the joy their discovery/invention brings. But most pioneers will never know the millions, maybe billions of souls that their discovery touches. A sad thought. And yet the pioneers persist anyway. If only we could send thank you notes back in time.
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It's strange. The pioneers who develop amazing technology in our world will never know most of the people who benefit from it. One the one hand you have the Discovery, which may happen at any time during the inventor's life. Time will spread out and away like a cone of light from there, illuminating an ever growing population with the Discovery. The lifespan of the inventor is but a speck. a tiny portion of that cone of light. I know this film deals with the real possibility that Relativity will create actual observable real time (so to speak) instances of this phenomenon. Especially travel through or around wormholes. However, every inventor is like the protagonist in your short: if they are lucky they may get to share the joy their discovery/invention brings. But most pioneers will never know the millions, maybe billions of souls that their discovery touches. A sad thought. And yet the pioneers persist anyway. If only we could send thank you notes back in time.
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RogdushTheMystic
To be honest i would hope for more sci-fi part than emotional main plot. It just feels like whole idea was on what is the cause of time dilation and main plot centers around relationship. We have no clue what is she doing except sleeping and watching messages. Was she orbiting near black hole which caused time dilation So she was trying to enter it and see if the gravity wont spread her atoms What was the point to orbit black hole and do i see corretly, that she was near jupiter We have black holes that close Thats just leaves so many questions. It just feels like the idea was pretty nice just that relationship thing should be just small side plot, not main.
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To be honest i would hope for more sci-fi part than emotional main plot. It just feels like whole idea was on what is the cause of time dilation and main plot centers around relationship. We have no clue what is she doing except sleeping and watching messages. Was she orbiting near black hole which caused time dilation So she was trying to enter it and see if the gravity wont spread her atoms What was the point to orbit black hole and do i see corretly, that she was near jupiter We have black holes that close Thats just leaves so many questions. It just feels like the idea was pretty nice just that relationship thing should be just small side plot, not main.
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emrek99205
These never have anything close to a full concept. Space does time stuff is all I get from this one. But it's not saying what happens or even implying what happens.
You can guess a lot from it. She and the guy started out at the same age. She went through a wormhole. Time slowed down for her.
But it leaves a lot to be desired. What is this other side they speak of If the wormhole goes anywhere significant they will never meet back up unless she returns back through it. And then they aren't on the other side.
Conceptual failure. But has lots of distracting pretty visuals to keep you from caring that there is no story or thought out conc
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These never have anything close to a full concept. Space does time stuff is all I get from this one. But it's not saying what happens or even implying what happens.
You can guess a lot from it. She and the guy started out at the same age. She went through a wormhole. Time slowed down for her.
But it leaves a lot to be desired. What is this other side they speak of If the wormhole goes anywhere significant they will never meet back up unless she returns back through it. And then they aren't on the other side.
Conceptual failure. But has lots of distracting pretty visuals to keep you from caring that there is no story or thought out conc
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PeacefulBrother33
Beautifully acted. The love between this husband and wife seems so real, so palpable. That they sacrificed this love is heart-rending. One might ask, how could anyone, who was TRULY in love, leave their spouse for such an extended time Was the husband too selfless Did the wife's ambition drive her to selfishness Surely, in the future, when space missions like this become a reality, it would be a prerequisite that the astronaut be unmarried and child-less SIDE NOTE: The aging process of the husband was INCREDIBLY well done and completely believable.
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Beautifully acted. The love between this husband and wife seems so real, so palpable. That they sacrificed this love is heart-rending. One might ask, how could anyone, who was TRULY in love, leave their spouse for such an extended time Was the husband too selfless Did the wife's ambition drive her to selfishness Surely, in the future, when space missions like this become a reality, it would be a prerequisite that the astronaut be unmarried and child-less SIDE NOTE: The aging process of the husband was INCREDIBLY well done and completely believable.
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ralphacosta4726
Not quite sure what the point of this was. (Also, the computer voice-they're already capable of sounding like a human; it's just a cliche moviemakers seem obliged to use. This kind of separation is not new-travelers in early America wrote of leaving all behind, knowing they might never see family again. It's been true for millions of years, ever since people (counting our distant ancestors as people) have been moving from one place to another. Now we at least have some ability to communicate long distances.
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Not quite sure what the point of this was. (Also, the computer voice-they're already capable of sounding like a human; it's just a cliche moviemakers seem obliged to use. This kind of separation is not new-travelers in early America wrote of leaving all behind, knowing they might never see family again. It's been true for millions of years, ever since people (counting our distant ancestors as people) have been moving from one place to another. Now we at least have some ability to communicate long distances.
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BradfordGuy
A Production. Deep and quite intriguing thoughts arose after watching this. For such a short piece, it was depressing, yet promising and uplifting. The years went by for him - a lifetime. For her, just a few. But, through the years, even knowing the messages were not getting through, he remained steadfast and courageous - for her. A story of time, discovery, sacrifice, and the most of all. LOVE. In the end there is still the promise of the unknown - _the other side. _
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A Production. Deep and quite intriguing thoughts arose after watching this. For such a short piece, it was depressing, yet promising and uplifting. The years went by for him - a lifetime. For her, just a few. But, through the years, even knowing the messages were not getting through, he remained steadfast and courageous - for her. A story of time, discovery, sacrifice, and the most of all. LOVE. In the end there is still the promise of the unknown - _the other side. _
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Deus69xxx1
all of these movies that involve time dilation. it makes me wonder, every time: if we finally do get to launch a person at a significant fraction of the speed of light, or have one hang out close to a black hole. if it turns out there's no actual dilation, and it just so happens to be a gravitational alteration of certain frequencies (eg: atomic clock, and none of it has any true 'aging effects' biologically or mechanically, how pissed off would everyone be xD
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all of these movies that involve time dilation. it makes me wonder, every time: if we finally do get to launch a person at a significant fraction of the speed of light, or have one hang out close to a black hole. if it turns out there's no actual dilation, and it just so happens to be a gravitational alteration of certain frequencies (eg: atomic clock, and none of it has any true 'aging effects' biologically or mechanically, how pissed off would everyone be xD
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hughbarton5743
Beautiful pacing, thoughtful performances. Very good indeed.
P. S. posters:
It's art, not astrophysics 101.
It's about emotions and memories, not speculations on interstellar travel and time dilation.
Like or dislike it for what the story might reveal to your mind and heart.
There are plenty of forums on hard science fiction, which this, I think, is not meant to be.
Thanks, all.
And thanks especially Mr. Sowerby.
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Beautiful pacing, thoughtful performances. Very good indeed.
P. S. posters:
It's art, not astrophysics 101.
It's about emotions and memories, not speculations on interstellar travel and time dilation.
Like or dislike it for what the story might reveal to your mind and heart.
There are plenty of forums on hard science fiction, which this, I think, is not meant to be.
Thanks, all.
And thanks especially Mr. Sowerby.
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Otokichi786
This reminds me of a comic book/illustrated tale. The space pilot said goodbye to his twenty something date, then took off for deep space. He came back to Earth after the mission, to visit her. She was married, well past 60, and didn't remember him at first. She told her husband that the visitor looked like someone she knew many years ago. The space pilot left for his base, noting that his profession left loved ones behind.
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This reminds me of a comic book/illustrated tale. The space pilot said goodbye to his twenty something date, then took off for deep space. He came back to Earth after the mission, to visit her. She was married, well past 60, and didn't remember him at first. She told her husband that the visitor looked like someone she knew many years ago. The space pilot left for his base, noting that his profession left loved ones behind.
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HaraldinChina
Excellent example of how much a good script can do, as opposed to special effects and visuals. This will keep me thinking for a while. Could be interesting to explore the other side: a world of space jumping elites visiting the grunts on the planets every few years, enjoying rapid progress, while those who make progress happen are stuck to natural aging.
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Excellent example of how much a good script can do, as opposed to special effects and visuals. This will keep me thinking for a while. Could be interesting to explore the other side: a world of space jumping elites visiting the grunts on the planets every few years, enjoying rapid progress, while those who make progress happen are stuck to natural aging.
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SynthoidSounds
Well done, how so much emotion can be packed into an 8 minute vignette. Nina is an amazing actress. As for going out through the wormhole into an unknown time differential, it somewhat reminds me of the people who have been signing up for a one way trip to Mars, but at least in their case, they know from the start what the duration is going to be.
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Well done, how so much emotion can be packed into an 8 minute vignette. Nina is an amazing actress. As for going out through the wormhole into an unknown time differential, it somewhat reminds me of the people who have been signing up for a one way trip to Mars, but at least in their case, they know from the start what the duration is going to be.
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lincolnsghost7328
Not clear why anyone, especially someone in a relationship, would volunteer for a [solo] multi decade voyage - certainly not for the pay or contribution to society. This is a life sentence for a heinous crime
Also, why is a human pilot even needed in a voyage through a black hole
Anyone have thoughts on this common sci-fi trope
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Not clear why anyone, especially someone in a relationship, would volunteer for a [solo] multi decade voyage - certainly not for the pay or contribution to society. This is a life sentence for a heinous crime
Also, why is a human pilot even needed in a voyage through a black hole
Anyone have thoughts on this common sci-fi trope
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woodie62
This is one of the reasons travelers, need to be in some way, psychologically prepared/altered in order to handle the shock which would await them upon their return to the home planet. Either that or send artificial intelligence. This is until we find a faster, more efficient way to get out there and back. Too much pain.
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This is one of the reasons travelers, need to be in some way, psychologically prepared/altered in order to handle the shock which would await them upon their return to the home planet. Either that or send artificial intelligence. This is until we find a faster, more efficient way to get out there and back. Too much pain.
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lightsone2
Space psychologists are running tests on volunteers in habitats; experiments which last as long as it would take to go to Mars or Jupiter. They're finding that there's no reason to separate couples. Also finding out they need to rethink how humans react to long trips where they can't go out the door.
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Space psychologists are running tests on volunteers in habitats; experiments which last as long as it would take to go to Mars or Jupiter. They're finding that there's no reason to separate couples. Also finding out they need to rethink how humans react to long trips where they can't go out the door.
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Laffy-ix5xy
I thought like others in the comments that this theme had been done before. But despite that, this film was so worth watching. A different story to similar ones I've seen. And if a film can bring tears to my eyes in 7 minutes, it's definitely worth a thumbs up. So sad and yet so beautiful.
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I thought like others in the comments that this theme had been done before. But despite that, this film was so worth watching. A different story to similar ones I've seen. And if a film can bring tears to my eyes in 7 minutes, it's definitely worth a thumbs up. So sad and yet so beautiful.
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TheRealNappyG
Incredible impact! So well made, on every level. It sort of mirrors the stretched out perception of Space-Time that it's showing between the astronaut & her man, because the movie's only 8 minutes long, but feels like a full-length film. Just amazing. Congratulations & thank you!
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Incredible impact! So well made, on every level. It sort of mirrors the stretched out perception of Space-Time that it's showing between the astronaut & her man, because the movie's only 8 minutes long, but feels like a full-length film. Just amazing. Congratulations & thank you!
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dust
Another excellent, thought provoking piece. I think the one thing I have learned in my life is to treasure every minute you have with your significant other because life can separate you much quicker than you thought possible. I would say not to put off time together when you have it.
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Another excellent, thought provoking piece. I think the one thing I have learned in my life is to treasure every minute you have with your significant other because life can separate you much quicker than you thought possible. I would say not to put off time together when you have it.
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lukeskinwalker9335
These films are usually really great quality. Acting, Directing, Cinematography. But I'm especially impressed with the sound in these films. The opening scene had my walls and floor rumbling through the subwoofer. My neighbors aren't thrilled though.
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These films are usually really great quality. Acting, Directing, Cinematography. But I'm especially impressed with the sound in these films. The opening scene had my walls and floor rumbling through the subwoofer. My neighbors aren't thrilled though.
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viratsingh4674
Such a beautiful demonstration. that we are loosing contacts in this running crowded world. even if our loved ones are near it doesn't feel that way. we are too much involved in doing good for future and seems we forgot to live in present
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Such a beautiful demonstration. that we are loosing contacts in this running crowded world. even if our loved ones are near it doesn't feel that way. we are too much involved in doing good for future and seems we forgot to live in present
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raphanstar9644
Just needed a twist I thought, and would have been sooo much more Sci Fi if this turned out to be the return trip and light of my life had been alien, without losing any of its power, intimacy, or pathos. Just a thought.
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Just needed a twist I thought, and would have been sooo much more Sci Fi if this turned out to be the return trip and light of my life had been alien, without losing any of its power, intimacy, or pathos. Just a thought.
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John14-6.
That was very sad especially watching the shocked look on her face after seeing the love of her life turn into an old man. I wonder if the old man moved on when he was young and then had children and grandchildren
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That was very sad especially watching the shocked look on her face after seeing the love of her life turn into an old man. I wonder if the old man moved on when he was young and then had children and grandchildren
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karmicselling4252
Don't you hear my call though you're many years away
Don't you hear me calling you
All your letters in the sand cannot heal me like your hand.
For my life.
Still ahead.
Pity me.
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Don't you hear my call though you're many years away
Don't you hear me calling you
All your letters in the sand cannot heal me like your hand.
For my life.
Still ahead.
Pity me.
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woodstoney
Quite a common theme but this one was nicely delivered and it still nudges us at our core when we realize that this video is very much indicative of what modern space travel would be like. Well done!
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Quite a common theme but this one was nicely delivered and it still nudges us at our core when we realize that this video is very much indicative of what modern space travel would be like. Well done!
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steventaylor2017
The moral of this story is not to be married or in love with another human beings if you're going to travel through space for more than a year or two. It is selfish and cold thing to do.
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The moral of this story is not to be married or in love with another human beings if you're going to travel through space for more than a year or two. It is selfish and cold thing to do.
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dust
The quality of DUST videos is pretty high-level as a rule, but I was absolutely delighted by the superb acting in this one! Music is on point, camerawork is on point. Inspiring stuff!
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The quality of DUST videos is pretty high-level as a rule, but I was absolutely delighted by the superb acting in this one! Music is on point, camerawork is on point. Inspiring stuff!
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charlestaylor3195
Dust. People watch movies and make comments about them all the time. But having actors and directors that respond directly to an individual is rare. Keep it up Dust.
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Dust. People watch movies and make comments about them all the time. But having actors and directors that respond directly to an individual is rare. Keep it up Dust.
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andysowerby59
Hi all! Andy Sowerby here, the director and editor of the film. If you have any questions or comments about The Jump then please let me know. I hope you enjoy it!
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Hi all! Andy Sowerby here, the director and editor of the film. If you have any questions or comments about The Jump then please let me know. I hope you enjoy it!
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kyks6771
Me, taken so much for granted or u I haven't taken anything in case u haven't noticed! Still in same statics only the provider of all that is. who's taking now
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Me, taken so much for granted or u I haven't taken anything in case u haven't noticed! Still in same statics only the provider of all that is. who's taking now
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jamesmyers4133
Thank you. well done. time is but a fleeting moment past. for time was ceated by man and is not in the universe. may your moments be GRAND. PEACE
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Thank you. well done. time is but a fleeting moment past. for time was ceated by man and is not in the universe. may your moments be GRAND. PEACE
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symontemplah4
That short just showed me that if you say you love someone and it doesn't resemble that right there, you actually dont love that person at all.
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That short just showed me that if you say you love someone and it doesn't resemble that right there, you actually dont love that person at all.
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bobbyt223
Get back to earth 327 years after leaving and your phone rings: :I’m calling to tell you that you’re cars extended warranty is about to expire
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Get back to earth 327 years after leaving and your phone rings: :I’m calling to tell you that you’re cars extended warranty is about to expire
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allenthornton1802
Very interesting concepts presented but once we become better familiar with space time the concept of an impossible day will change.
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Very interesting concepts presented but once we become better familiar with space time the concept of an impossible day will change.
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maviarab
People are so easily pleased these days. This isn't good all round for numerous reasons, not least the (thankfully limited) dialogue.
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People are so easily pleased these days. This isn't good all round for numerous reasons, not least the (thankfully limited) dialogue.
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OsirisMalkovich
Why would we ever send someone on a solo mission into deep space And if we did, why would we pick someone who was married
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Why would we ever send someone on a solo mission into deep space And if we did, why would we pick someone who was married
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