Why did it take NASA so long to notice Watney was alive?
The Martian (2015)
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Verdict: Contested. Top defense: NASA had declared him dead after the storm and had no reason to look closely at the base images.
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After the crew leaves, NASA treats Watney as dead and holds a memorial. Satellite images show movement at the base only after some time. The film does not say how often the base was being watched.
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NASA had declared him dead after the storm and had no reason to look closely at the base images.
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