Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Hollywood Astronauts & Space Potatoes

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October 20, 2016

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Comedian co-host Maeve Higgins wonders if Andy Weir got any tips from NASA when writing "The Martian.” NASA Human Research Program Chief Scientist John Charles explains how the opening scene of The Martian wouldn’t actually happen. Meanwhile, Astronaut and StarTalk All-Star host Mike Massimino is more concerned that Hollywood astronauts look cool. Learn more about growing food in space, and eating the results!

This video was recorded during our StarTalk AllStars episode, "Putting Humans on Mars, with Mike Massimino." You can listen to the full episode here

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Maeve HigginsAndy WeirThe MartianMeanwhile AstronautStarTalk All-StarMike MassiminoStarTalk All-StarsPutting Humans

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