“It’s true, you know. In space, no one can hear you scream like a little girl.” — 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
I am not a brave man... I do not have the right stuff. Astronauts are really a cut above. — 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… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“They’re not much different from kitchen trash bags, though I’m sure they cost $50,000 because of NASA.” — 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… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
My father has a great love of science, and he indoctrinated me into it early. I think I was 12 or so… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
The reason space missions need artificial gravity is clear: humans simply did not evolve to live in zero gravity. — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“I can't wait till I have grandchildren. When I was younger, I had to walk to the rim of a crater. Uphill!… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“As usual, I'm working with stuff that was deliberately designed not to burn. But no amount of careful design by NASA can… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“When I was younger, I had to walk to the rim of a crater. Uphill! In an EVA suit! On Mars, ya… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“I need to ask myself, 'What would an Apollo astronaut do?' He'd drink three whiskey sours, drive his Corvette to the launchpad,… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
I was born too late to experience Apollo 11, though I do trek to Dad's house every time there's some space event.… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
Research into manned spaceflight is shifting from low-Earth orbit to destinations much further away, like Mars and the asteroid belt. But society… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“We can rescue him with Ares 4. It's very risky. We ran the idea by the Ares 4 crew. Not only are… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
Designing a station with artificial gravity would undoubtedly be a daunting task. Space agencies would have to re-examine many reliable technologies under… — 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… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“If I could have anything, it would be a radio to ask NASA the safe path down the Ramp. Well, if I… — andy weir Copy Share Image
“[08:41] MAV: You fucking kidding me? [09:55] HOUSTON: Admittedly, they are very invasive modifications, but they have to be done. The procedure… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“LOG ENTRY: SOL 381 I’ve been thinking about laws on Mars. Yeah, I know, it’s a stupid thing to think about, but… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“We'll remove the nose airlock, the windows, and Hull Panel 19.” Venkat blinked. “You're taking the front of the ship off?” “Sure,”… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“By the way, we also hate it when people . . . call Artemis "the city in space." We're not in space;… — 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