Hollywood Astronauts & Space Potatoes

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 All-Stars episode, "Putting Humans on Mars, with Mike Massimino." You can listen to the full episode here: https://www.startalkradio.net/show/putting-humans-mars-mike-massimino-startalk-stars/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio Subscribe to StarTalk: https://www.youtube.com/user/startalkradio?sub_confirmation=1 Follow StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalkradio/ About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk