For realism and suspense, it's no Apollo 13. I had some difficulty with the history and technology, too. The anxiety about the computer aboard the shuttle is also bogus. The orbital mechanics did not impress me either.
This review of Space Cowboys (2000) was written by Constantine H on 17 Nov 2007.
Space Cowboys has generally received positive reviews.
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