The Martian
The Martian Movie
How were the astronauts going to save the MAP from tipping?
How were the astronauts going to save the MAP from tipping?
They planned to short the MAV up (stabilize it), using cables for guide lines and the rovers as anchors.
Hey. Maybe we could shore up the MAV. Make tipping less likely.
LEWIS: How?
MARK: We could use cables from the solar farm as guide lines.
Mark pauses to catch his breath. Starts forward again...
MARK (CONT’D)
The rovers could be anchors. The trick would be getting around the--
The Martian, Screenplay