Discover The Martian with Mark Watney!
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What is the story about?
“The Martian” follows astronaut Mark Watney, who is mistakenly left behind on Mars after his crew is forced to abandon their mission due to a severe storm. Believed to be dead, Watney awakens alone on the hostile planet and must find a way to survive with limited supplies. Using his knowledge of botany and engineering, he grows food, creates water, and communicates with NASA back on Earth. As NASA discovers he is alive, a race against time begins to figure out how to bring him home. The world comes together, and his former crew makes a daring decision to return to Mars for a rescue mission.
Watching “The Martian” ignited audiences interest in Mars, other planets, and the science of living in space. It made people wonder what it would take to survive on another planet, relying on technology, understanding gravity, and solving problems creatively. Audience would become aware of how much more there is to discover about the universe and felt motivated to learn more about the stars, planets, and the potential of future space exploration.
Journey of a pioneer
“They say once you grow crops somewhere, you have officially colonized it. So, technically, I colonized Mars. In your face, Neil Armstrong!” —Mark Watney
“I don’t want to come off as arrogant here, but I’m the greatest botanist on this planet.” —Mark Watney
