Nostromo (film set)

Nostromo is the fictional setting of Ridley Scott's 1979 film *Alien*. It is a mining spaceship operating in deep space, specifically orbiting a remote planet called Calpurnia. The crew, composed of multinational workers, encounters a dangerous extraterrestrial organism after investigating a distress signal. The environment of Nostromo emphasizes isolation and technological grit, creating a tense atmosphere as they try to survive the deadly alien threat. The film's set design reflects a utilitarian space, combining industrial aesthetics with realistic spaceship interiors, enhancing the sense of realism and suspense in the story.