I was born too late to experience Apollo 11, though I do trek to Dad's house every time there's some space event. There's something awesome about crossing your fingers and watching a tense Mission Control room do their thing. — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
I study orbital dynamics as a hobby. My idea of a good time is sitting down and drawing on that knowledge to imagine a space mission from beginning to end, getting as many details right as I can. — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“But seeing his status doesn’t help,” Mindy said. “It’s not like we can do anything about it if he falls behind. This is a… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“God damn it! I yelled to him. Will you stop wining about your problems during my murder!” — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“One thing I have in abundance here are bags. They're not much different than kitchen trash bags, though I'm sure they cost $50,000 because… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“Fortunately, when you spend a lot of time in space, you learn how to shit in a bag.” — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“Yes, of course duct tape works in a near-vacuum. Duct tape works anywhere. Duct tape is magic and should be worshiped.” — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow. Don't wait for an inspired ending to come to mind. Work your way… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“Also, I have duct tape. Ordinary duct tape, like you buy at a hardware store. Turns out even NASA can’t improve on duct tape.” — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“Oh,” Lewis said, “well if you won’t let us then— Wait…wait a minute….I’m looking at my shoulder patch and it turns out I’m the… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
Thanks to our modern era, facts are incredibly easy to come by. A few web searches for your subject matter, and you have all… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
I started the day with some nothin’ tea. Nothin’ tea is easy to make. First, get some hot water, then add nothin’. — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
