Research into manned spaceflight is shifting from low-Earth orbit to destinations much further away, like Mars and the asteroid belt. But society will have to invent many new technologies before it can plausibly send people to those distances. — 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
