It's almost as if flying on the nose of a rocket into space in the 60's when technology was fairly primitive compared to ours, wasn't exciting enough.
No, instead the ridiculous modern Hollywood types think what people really want to see is the identity politics around the boring act of risking life and limb to take the next step in human exploration.
Don't let the distraction of human perseverance skill and achievement overshadow an opportunity to insert race and gender politics.
Using the title The Right stuff is a cheap way to get people to watch your version of History. Just give it your own title and don't stand on the shoulders of giants.