When Hollywood meets the real pioneers of Mars exploration

Space · Published 8 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Witness a unique encounter between the stars of 'The Martian' and the leaders of NASA's mission to explore the Red Planet.

This video captures a tour of the Johnson Space Center led by Director Ellen Ochoa. The visit features actors Mackenzie Davis and Sebastian Stan, known for their roles in the 20th Century Fox film 'The Martian', as they explore the facilities where NASA's 'Real Martians' conduct their vital work.

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