
Stranded on Mars, one astronaut's ingenious survival story captivated Bill Gates and millions worldwide. From self-published phenomenon to blockbuster film starring Matt Damon, "The Martian" blends meticulous science with gripping storytelling. How would you survive with nothing but wit and duct tape?
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"I'm pretty much fucked." With these blunt words, astronaut Mark Watney begins his extraordinary tale of survival on Mars. Six days into the Ares 3 mission, a violent dust storm forces an emergency evacuation. In the chaos, Watney is struck by debris and left behind, presumed dead by his departing crewmates. When he regains consciousness, he faces a stark reality: he's alone on Mars with limited supplies, no communication with Earth, and the next mission won't arrive for four years. Rather than surrendering to despair, Watney approaches his predicament with scientific precision and dark humor: "I'm going to have to science the shit out of this." His situation is uniquely terrifying - Mars is inherently hostile to human life, with unbreathable air, temperatures regularly plummeting below -70C, and nothing edible on the entire planet. Yet Watney's dual expertise as both botanist and mechanical engineer gives him a fighting chance. His journey becomes not just a battle against Mars' deadly environment but a testament to human ingenuity when faced with impossible odds.
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco

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