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What planet does the movie begin on?
What planet does the movie begin on?
Mars
What event causes the astronauts to abort the mission?
What event causes the astronauts to abort the mission?
There is a storm
What does the pilot do to keep the MAV upright after it tips past 13 degrees?
What does the pilot do to keep the MAV upright after it tips past 13 degrees?
Fires the OMS
When Mark Watney makes his first video log-entry, what mission day (SOL#) is it?
When Mark Watney makes his first video log-entry, what mission day (SOL#) is it?
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According to Watney, the earliest that another manned mission could rescue him is in four years. How long is his habitat, or 'Hab' designed to last?
According to Watney, the earliest that another manned mission could rescue him is in four years. How long is his habitat, or 'Hab' designed to last?
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What does Watney decide to grow in order to survive?
What does Watney decide to grow in order to survive?
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Where does Watney grow the food and how?
Where does Watney grow the food and how?
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What does Watney mix into the soil to provide the needed bacteria?
What does Watney mix into the soil to provide the needed bacteria?
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What happened when Watney tried to make water?
What happened when Watney tried to make water?
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How does NASA figure out that Watney is alive?
How does NASA figure out that Watney is alive?
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According to Watney, if he does not use his heater in the rover he will be 'slowly killed by the laws of _______.'
According to Watney, if he does not use his heater in the rover he will be 'slowly killed by the laws of _______.'
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How does Watney solve the heat problem in the rover?
How does Watney solve the heat problem in the rover?
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What does Watney use to reestablish communication with NASA?
What does Watney use to reestablish communication with NASA?
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What happened to the crops when the airlock exploded?
What happened to the crops when the airlock exploded?
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How does Watney seal the hole caused by the airlock explosion?
How does Watney seal the hole caused by the airlock explosion?
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What happens to the rocket that is carrying Watney's extra food?
What happens to the rocket that is carrying Watney's extra food?
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What country offers to help NASA get food to Watney?
What country offers to help NASA get food to Watney?
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NASA has a secret meeting that they code name the 'Council of _____.'
NASA has a secret meeting that they code name the 'Council of _____.'
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What does the crew of the Hermes decide to do to help Watney?
What does the crew of the Hermes decide to do to help Watney?
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From a legal standpoint, Mars counts as 'international waters'. Watney is going to commandeer the Ares 4 lander which makes him by definition what?
From a legal standpoint, Mars counts as 'international waters'. Watney is going to commandeer the Ares 4 lander which makes him by definition what?
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What does Watney have to remove from the MAV in order to get it light enough to launch at the speeds he needs?
What does Watney have to remove from the MAV in order to get it light enough to launch at the speeds he needs?
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What does the Hermes crew use to slow down the ship?
What does the Hermes crew use to slow down the ship?
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Study Notes
Mars Mission Overview
- The movie begins on the planet Mars, where the astronauts face extreme conditions.
- A catastrophic storm prompts the astronauts to abort their mission and leave Mars.
Key Events and Challenges
- The pilot employs the OMS to stabilize the MAV after it tips beyond 13 degrees.
- Mark Watney begins his video log on mission day SOL #19, showcasing his isolation.
- Watney's habitat, or "Hab," is only designed to last 31 days, despite his estimation that rescue could take four years.
Survival Strategies
- Watney decides to cultivate potatoes for sustenance, growing them inside the Hab using soil mixed with feces for necessary bacteria.
- Attempting to create water leads to an explosion due to Watney's oversight of excess oxygen from his breathing.
Communication and Discovery
- NASA discovers Watney is alive through satellite images that reveal movement of objects around his location.
- Watney reestablishes communication with NASA by manually adjusting the lander's antenna and positioning signs for visibility.
Crop and Equipment Mishaps
- The crops freeze when an airlock explosion occurs, severely affecting Watney's food supply.
- Watney uses plastic sheeting to seal the breach created by the explosion.
External Assistance and Legalities
- An explosion destroys the rocket carrying Watney’s additional food supply, increasing the urgency for help.
- China offers assistance to NASA in sending food supplies to Watney.
- Mars is classified as "international waters" legally, leading Watney to commandeer the Ares 4 lander, thus labeling him a pirate.
Final Preparations and Rescue Attempts
- To prepare the MAV for launch, Watney removes nearly all non-essential equipment to reduce weight.
- The Hermes crew devises a plan to assist in Watney's rescue by using a bomb to slow down their ship for precise maneuvers.
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