10 things you need to know before seeing 'The Martian'
Oct 1, 2015, 16:13 IST
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In the movie Damon plays the character Mark Watney, an astronaut who relies on engineering, chemistry, and botany to survive after his crewmates abandon him on Mars.
With so much science at every turn in the film, we think you'll enjoy it more with a little background knowledge. Thus, we've compiled this handy guide of essential Mars science, NASA trivia, and other key details to know before seeing film.
Keep scrolling, and don't worry; we've kept it as spoiler-free as possible.