The Martian

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What is the Hermes mission in 'The Martian'?

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The Hermes mission is a space mission to Mars, which includes a crew of astronauts sent to rescue Mark Watney after he is stranded on the planet.

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How many days were added to the Hermes mission to save Mark?

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533 days were added to the Hermes mission to save Mark.

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What happens to crops when the airlock explodes in 'The Martian'?

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The crops freeze and die when the airlock explodes.

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What caused the explosion in the Hab?

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A build-up of oxygen caused an explosion in the Hab.

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Where did the excess oxygen that caused the explosion come from?

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The excess oxygen came from Mark adding oxygen each time he exhaled.

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What type of music does Mark find on Lewis' hard drive in Rover2?

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Mark finds disco music on Lewis' hard drive in Rover2.

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What struck Mark during the sandstorm at the beginning of 'The Martian'?

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An antenna struck Mark during the sandstorm.

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What is the role of the oxygenator in 'The Martian'?

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The oxygenator is a device that produces oxygen from the Martian atmosphere to support life.

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What is the significance of the RTG in 'The Martian'?

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The RTG (Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator) provides power to the Hab and other equipment.

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How does Mark Watney communicate with NASA?

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Mark Watney communicates with NASA using a modified rover and a computer.