Tag: The Martian
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Science fiction authors Andy Weir and Neal Stephenson look at life after ‘The Martian’
Sci-fi author Andy Weir (“The Martian,” “Artemis”) makes a point while Neal Stephenson (“Seveneves,” “The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O.”) looks on. (GeekWire Photo / Alan Boyle) What could be better than hearing a science fiction writer talk about how to create whole new worlds? How about doubling that to two science fiction writers? That…
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Robotic telepresence could be the best way for humans to explore Mars, scientists say
A mosaic of images shows NASA’s Curiosity rover in its Martian surroundings. Researchers say future rovers may well be controlled from stations in Mars orbit. (NASA / JPL-Caltech / MSSS Photo) Robotic telepresence could save future Mars explorers from the perils that faced fictional astronaut Mark Watney in “The Martian” — and serve as the…
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5 revelations about the future moon from ‘Artemis,’ the next book by ‘Martian’ author Andy Weir
The book cover for Andy Weir’s “Artemis.” (Crown Publishing Photo) The writer who made such a splash with “The Martian,” Andy Weir, is sharing the first chapter from “Artemis,” a crime caper set on the moon – and the thrills start hopping on the very first page. You can get up to speed with the exploits of…
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NASA’s chief agrees with author of ‘The Martian’: The first Mars crews will steer robots from orbit
Is this how the first human missions to Mars will unfold? NASA’s chief favors an approach for extended operations from Martian orbit, rather than starting out with a crew landing on the surface. (Credit: NASA) The first humans to reach Mars almost certainly won’t go down to the surface, but will manage fleets of rovers…
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Video inspired by ‘The Martian’ tackles real-life mystery: How to sleep in space
Do sleeping astronauts have to worry about being tied down in zero-G? (Credit: Fox / Armed Mind) How do you get your Z’s in zero-G? Sleeping in space is one of the subjects tackled in a new video series from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment that capitalizes on the buzz generated by “The Martian.” Fox’s “Life in Space” series…
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Mars orbiter shows why ‘The Martian’ movie trek would be even riskier
A picture from the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment on NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows the area of Acidalia Planitia where the fictional Ares 3 mission landed in “The Martian.” (Credit: NASA / JPL / Univ. of Arizona) Marooned astronaut Mark Watney takes a harrowing trek from Mars’ Acidalia Planitia to Schiaparelli Crater in “The Martian,”…
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Reality check on ‘The Martian’ movie from a real astronaut: ‘Nerds rock’
Matt Damon stars as a stranded astronaut in “The Martian.” (Credit: Twentieth Century Fox) “The Martian” isn’t due to hit theaters until Oct. 2, but the highly anticipated man-vs.-Mars movie is already sparking some scientific nitpicking. So here’s some advice from NASA astronaut Michael Barratt: Don’t get hung up on what the filmmakers got wrong.…
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Station crew recommends “The Martian” in plug from space
STORY WRITTEN FOR CBS NEWS & USED WITH PERMISSION Space station astronaut Kjell Lindgren said Tuesday he and commander Scott Kelly are big fans of Andy Weir’s book “The Martian,” adding they’re hopeful NASA will beam up a copy of the Ridley Scott movie as soon as it’s released. Speaking with reporters during an orbital news conference,…