Marie Cardona

Marie Cardona is a fictional character from the science fiction novel "The Martian" by Andy Weir. She is a mission controller at NASA, responsible for managing communication with astronaut Mark Watney on Mars. Cardona is known for her calm, resourceful, and competent leadership, helping coordinate efforts to rescue Watney when he becomes stranded. She symbolizes the diligent, problem-solving team behind space missions. Her role highlights the importance of ground support in space exploration, emphasizing teamwork, communication, and perseverance in overcoming complex challenges.