There's something about a good space battle that's just more satisfying than anything else that could be put onscreen. But the best space battles in film and television are more than just spectacle. In order for an action sequence space (or really any action sequence) to work, you need the right amount of character, tactics, and preparation to make sure the drama plays effectively.

A space battle can be anything from massive fleets to two ships fighting it out in a submarine-esque engagement. Sometimes you don't need thousands of lives on the line for great drama, but rather two people out to prove something to themselves. Of course, if we're talking something like Star Wars... having thousands of ships throwing themselves at each other really helps.

Babylon 5, Battlestar Galactica, Star Wars, Star Trek, and more have given us some of the best interstellar conflicts on the screen, so check out the list below if you want to see these epic battles in outer space firsthand!