Patrick Simmons+FollowMars IRL: Not Quite Like The MoviesRemember 'The Martian' and its wild vision of Mars in 2035? Turns out, real-life Mars exploration is way more about robots than astronauts right now. NASA’s big human landing plans are still up in the air, but rovers like Perseverance are making jaw-dropping discoveries—like organic compounds that could hint at ancient life! Meanwhile, the dream of colonizing Mars is still mostly sci-fi, and budget cuts might slow things down even more. Who knew robots would be the real Martian heroes? #MarsExploration #TheMartian #SpaceScience #NASA #SpaceNews #Science20Share