Why is a man that is clearly challenging personal demons left in charge of the command console? Why did the Commander think it a good idea to not confine him until he comes to his senses? If you want a good Mars story go and watch M A R S by National Geographic, it has decent actors, a really good story and an excellent documentary esque to it between story segments.
Just like with the Moon shooting, the ending scene here has that same lack of logic.
Just like with the Moon shooting, the ending scene here has that same lack of logic.