Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum | Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of "The Martian": A National Air and Space Society Event @airandspace | Uploaded May 2024 | Updated October 2024, 12 minutes ago.
Since its large-scale publication in 2014, The Martian has become a cultural phenomenon. In addition to the book’s accolades, the motion picture of the same name was released in 2015 to great acclaim. In fact, The Martian inspired the largest number of applications to the astronaut program than ever before in history. "The Martian" author Andy Weir and curator of earth and planetary science Matt Shindell discuss The Martian's impact and revisit key scenes in the novel.
This program was for members of the Museum's National Air and Space Society and other Smithsonian membership groups. Become a member today: https://airandspace.si.edu/support/membership
Since its large-scale publication in 2014, The Martian has become a cultural phenomenon. In addition to the book’s accolades, the motion picture of the same name was released in 2015 to great acclaim. In fact, The Martian inspired the largest number of applications to the astronaut program than ever before in history. "The Martian" author Andy Weir and curator of earth and planetary science Matt Shindell discuss The Martian's impact and revisit key scenes in the novel.
This program was for members of the Museum's National Air and Space Society and other Smithsonian membership groups. Become a member today: https://airandspace.si.edu/support/membership
