Goodnight Mars: A Sci-Fi STEM Parody

In the grey Hab dome

There was no telephone

Just a satellite link

And a ‘message alert’ light–

Going BLINK, BLINK, BLINK

On a planet far, far away, it is bedtime in the Martian habitat module (or ‘Hab’) for two young astronauts. With a view of the Martian dunes, solar cells, and rover out their window, and a healthy supply of nutrient slush and hydroponic plants, the two settle into their bunks for the night.

Goodnight little bot

And goodnight dust

Goodnight freeze-dried

nutrient slush

–And goodnight to the portrait

of Mr. Musk…

Complete with sci-fi ‘easter eggs’ hidden throughout the illustrations, and a STEM-based illustrated glossary, this parody of a beloved classic is a pleasure for earthlings and space lovers of all ages.