The Nostromo Incident

The Nostromo Incident refers to a fictional event from the "Alien" film franchise, where the commercial spaceship Nostromo encounters a deadly extraterrestrial creature. After retrieving an alien organism from a planet, the crew is unwittingly infected, leading to a lethal outbreak onboard. This incident highlights the dangers of exploring alien environments without thorough precautions, and it underscores themes of corporate negligence, human vulnerability, and the unpredictability of alien life forms. The event is central to the story's tension, showcasing how such encounters can escalate into disastrous situations.