First Magazine SCFCA APRIL | Page 18

Friends of Scientifica The storm settled down, immersed in sand on the calm reddish plains of mars, Mark Watney opened his eyes, realizing with a shock that he is alone. The iron rode which pierced through his suit to his stomach, was preventing the pressure lose in his suit by sealing the hole with his clotted blood. Watney returned to the hub in his camp for stay in mars to start a new life. The Hub was only equipped with very limited basic requirements and food for very few days. Then it was hectic planning using his all knowledge to hold his life as long as possible. Without losing hope, rejoicing himself, keeping the mind energetic – with strong passion to survive - the spirit of Watney really amazes us all. He does not know how to let the world know that he is alive here. Even if NASA initiates efforts to rescue him, it will take another four long years to reach the next Ares mission here. If the oxi-generator and the water recliners system of the hub works without any fault, and the hub is intact from any damage, then, for the big question of how to find food for this long period of survival – Watney April, 2016