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Reviewing satellite footage revealed Mark's survival, leading to a flurry of activity within NASA to preemptively address public concerns about his abandonment. Mark, now alone on Mars, meticulously planned his future as he realized he needed to traverse 3,200 km to meet the next Mars mission set to arrive in four years.
As NASA prepared for a rescue, Mark focused on survival techniques, optimizing his rover and food supplies through ingenuity. After months of determination and a bounty of 400 harvested potatoes, Mark's fortunes shifted further when he recovered the long-lost Pathfinder rover, allowing him to establish communication with NASA. He soon developed a system for complex queries, intensifying hope for his return.