I know I’m days late to this, but thanks for the heads-up, D.
Here are some other links I found on the matter, in case anyone else is late like me:

https://vocal.media/futurism/in-the-author-s-universe-interview-with-sci-fi-author-andy-weir

https://gizmodo.com/andy-weir-star-trek-pitch-backlash-paramount-2000739724