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Space Tug : A Positronic Book - Murray Leinster

Space Tug

A Positronic Book

By: Murray Leinster

Hardcover | 3 April 2018

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136 Pages

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22.86 x 15.24 x 1.12

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A foundational work of mid-twentieth-century science fiction exploring the realities of human labor and ingenuity in orbit. In Space Tug, Murray Leinster continues his pioneering vision of near-future space operations, depicting a working orbital station dependent on routine supply missions, technical skill, and human resilience.

When critical systems aboard the space station begin to fail, it falls to the crew of the space tug to navigate a series of escalating emergencies in the harsh and unforgiving environment of Earth orbit. Leinster's approach is grounded in practical problem-solving rather than spectacle, emphasizing engineering challenges, procedural thinking, and the cooperative effort required to sustain life beyond the planet.

First published in 1953, the novel stands as an early and influential example of "hard" science fiction, anticipating many aspects of modern spaceflight long before they became reality. Its focus on work, systems, and human adaptability gives it a distinctive tone within the genre, offering readers a compelling and realistic vision of humanity's first steps into space.

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