“It’s a strange feeling. Everywhere I go, I’m the first. Step outside the rover? First guy ever to be there! Climb a hill? First guy to climb that hill! Kick a rock? That rock hadn’t moved in a million years!… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
Back in the days of Apollo, sending humans to the moon was the only viable way to get the scientific data we wanted. But now, with our computer and robotics technology, there's very little an astronaut can do on Mars… — 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
“God damn it! I yelled to him. Will you stop wining about your problems during my murder!” — Andy Weir Copy Share
“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
“Fortunately, when you spend a lot of time in space, you learn how to shit in a bag.” — Andy Weir Copy Share
“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
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
“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
“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
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
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
Don't tell your stories to anyone. You'll be more motivated knowing it's a prerequisite to having an audience. — Andy Weir Copy Share
“The overstimulated kids were literally bouncing off the walls. Lunar gravity is the worst thing to ever happen to parents.” — Andy Weir Copy Share
