Iron Man 2's Science & Tech Are Grounded in Reality—Mostly

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By Andrew Moseman
May 7, 2010 9:12 PMJul 19, 2023 7:17 PM

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It's big, it's loud, it's Iron Man 2, and it opens today.

Like a lot of summer blockbusters, this sequel stretches the laws of physics and the capabilities of modern technology. But, admirably, a lot of the tech in Iron Man 2 is grounded in fact.

Spoiler Alert! Read on at your own risk.

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