"The Martian" is one of the best-selling books, and Andy Weir's creation has finally landed a film adaptation. Ridley Scott's "The Martian" movie caught the attention of NASA as they explored and explained 9 realistic technologies that the highly anticipated movie used.
Warning: possible spoilers ahead.
The research facility thoroughly explained through IGN's site and YouTube channel about the different scenes depicted in the motion picture. Here is the list of some of the technologies as used in real life:
1. The Hab. This is where Mark Watney (Matt Damon) lives, as shown in the trailer. NASA compared it to the similar Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA).
2. The Hab's sustainability farm. Notably, Watney also uses the Hab to produce food. The counterpart of it is dubbed as a food system called Veggie. Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) reportedly harvested its first crop.
3. The Hab's Oxygenator. This produces oxygen from carbon dioxide on Mars Ascent Vehicle Fuel Generator. ISS seem to have the same process but is called electrolysis.
4. Watney's fictional suit. NASA compared the main character's suit to the prototypes Z-2 space suit and Prototype eXploration Suit.
5. The Martian Rover. NASA is believed to be developing the Multi-Mission Space Exploration Vehicle (MMSEV).
Other technologies that are used behind the motion picture can be found here.
Notably, the book — along with the movie — tells the story of Mark Watney, a botanist that was accidentally left on Mars. This science-oriented film will feature Watney's survival on the Red Planet as the people on the Earth try to save him.
Additionally, Oregon Live believed that Andy Weir's book might be one of the most scientifically accurate novels that has been successfully published.
The film stars Matt Damon, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara and many more. With the screenplay written by Drew Goddard and directed by Ridley Scott, "The Martian" premieres Oct. 2.
Feeling excited? Watch the full trailer here:
