On 19-2-2015 6:48, Doctor John wrote:
>
> We are not talking aerodynamics here - take a look at the ISS [pretty
> picture here
> http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/03/nasa-iss-03-10-2011.jpg].
> It is not travelling in interstellar space but neither is it travelling
> in (what we define as) an atmosphere.

And consider Voyager 1 & 2. They are (almost). Their speed is far 
superior to ISS's and yet have no protection of any kind.

in addition to John's comment, remember that what we are shown in SF 
films are constructions that have very little to do with the necessities 
of interstellar space. They need to appeal to (and be recognised by) the 
average public which is used to airplanes in daily life ;-)

-- 
Thomas

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