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Prelude to Space
Author: | Arthur C. Clarke |
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Gnome Press, 1954 World Editions, Inc., 1951 |
Series: | Galaxy Science Fiction: Book 3 |
1. Sinister Barrier |
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Book Type: | Novel |
Genre: | Science-Fiction |
Sub-Genre Tags: | Hard SF Space Exploration Near-Future |
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Synopsis
Here is the compelling story of the launching of Prometheus -- Earth's first true spaceship -- and of the men who made it happen.
Dirk Alexson:
Chronicler of the greatest space adventure of all time, he was chosen to immortalize the incredible story of the men and their heroic mission.
Sir Robert Derwent:
Direct-General of Interplanetary -- London Headquarters for the international space-flight project -- he was the man who got the mission off the ground and into the pages of history.
Professor Maxton:
The world's leading atomic engineer, he designed the huge ship's drive units and he waited with the rest of the world to see if the project would be a success.
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