Question: What was the reason for adding the "bubble" on top of the Rover?
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The Martian (2015)
1st Feb 2016
The Martian (2015)
Question: Watney leaves the Hab for the long trip to the Aries 4 site in the rover. Is there a restroom on board?
Chosen answer: No. The book answers this by stating that he uses a bucket for his waste.
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Chosen answer: No reason is given in the film. But the books make mention that he has to have room for the oxygenator, water reclaimer and atmospheric regulator. All of which only work in pressurized areas.
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