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The Martian

Book

2011

Creator: Andy Weir

Country: USA

Hard science fiction about survival on Mars using botany, chemistry, and engineering ingenuity.

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Applications

Circular Vertical Farming

Watney's potato farm uses Martian soil and recycled bio-waste to create a sustainable food source.

TRL

7/9

Hardware

In-Situ Resource Utilization

Survival depends on repurposing equipment and materials found on Mars.

TRL

4/9

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The Martian (Novel)

(2011)

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The Martian (Film)

(2015)

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