Mark Watney is the man. When we first meet him, he's your average, run-of-the-mill botanist. Nothing special. By the end of the novel, however, he's a dang hero. Although Mark didn't choose to be s...

As nerds, we think we're justified in saying that The Martian is one geek-filled book. The novel is filled to the brim with 'em: Doctor Who-loving, botany-studying, wheeling-and-dealing nerds. Ther...

It doesn't matter if you're a rapper, a pirate, or an astronaut—everyone needs a good crew. While countless people step up to the plate to help Mark over the course of The Martian, no one puts as...

Going RogueMitch Henderson is the closest thing The Martian has to Han Solo. While Teddy and Venkat tend to play it safe, Mitch is bold and brash in the pursuit of what he believes is right. You mi...

Our boy Teddy Sanders really gets the short end of the stick. Basically, the guy leads the charge to rescue Mark, sacrificing his days and nights in pursuit of this one goal. For almost two years....

The Brains Behind The OperationVenkat might not be the flashiest scientist we meet at NASA, but the dude knows how to do his job.Basically, Venkat has a simple leadership style. He doesn't big spee...