Andy Weir: ‘The Martian’
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To write The Martian, first-time novelist Andy Weir had to study orbital mechanics, astronomy, and the history of manned spaceflight. The payoff is a survival story so realistic, it’ll make you wonder, Could a stranded astronaut really survive on Mars?
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Andy Weir
Andy Weir is the author of “Artemis,” “The Martian,” and “Project Hail Mary.” He’s based in Mountain View, California.
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Read an excerpt from The Martian.
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