Part 5/10:
Despite the odds against him and the knowledge that a manned mission would not return to Mars for several years, Mark tapped into his resourcefulness as a botanist. He decided to utilize the potatoes meant for Thanksgiving as a potential food source. In a makeshift endeavor, he meticulously cleaned solar panels, transported soil, and ingeniously crafted fertilizer using crew waste. His effort paid off as he triumphantly planted the potatoes, but the scarcity of water posed yet another challenge.