Valarie

Valarie asked Andy Weir:

What advances to science do you envision were gained from Mark's experience on Mars (including the experiments NASA assigned him)?

Andy Weir A much greater understanding of Martian geology. He got samples from a huge area of the planet due to his travels.

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Suzanne

Suzanne asked Andy Weir:

Did you find yourself laughing as you wrote parts of The Martian? At the end, I was torn between holding my breath, thinking "You're going to do what now?" and laughter.

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What are you currently working on?

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Hollis Thompson asked Andy Weir:

What does Mars smell like?

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