The Martian

The Martian is a 2011 science fiction novel written by Andy Weir. It was his debut novel under his own name. It was originally self-published in 2011; Crown Publishing purchased the rights and re-released it in 2014. The story follows an American astronaut, Mark Watney, as he becomes stranded alone on Mars in 2035 and must improvise in order to survive.

Set in

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  Acidalia Planitia

  Mars plain where NASA Ares 3 lands and Mark Watney is stranded alone for 549 days
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Set in space

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  Acidalia Planitia

  Ares 3 landing site / Watney's Hab
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  Schiaparelli Crater

  Rescue rendezvous site (MAV)