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NASA Critiques Armageddon's Science Despite Box Office Success

6/30/2025

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NASA experts have taken aim at Michael Bay's blockbuster Armageddon, raking it over the coals for its glaring scientific inaccuracies, especially concerning the asteroid's size and potential impact. Despite these critiques, the film, which grossed over $550 million in 1998, continues to captivate audiences with its star-studded cast and exhilarating action.

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NASA experts have taken aim at Michael Bay's blockbuster Armageddon, raking it over the coals for its glaring scientific inaccuracies, especially concerning the asteroid's size and potential impact. Despite these critiques, the film, which grossed over $550 million in 1998, continues to captivate audiences with its star-studded cast and exhilarating action.