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Heart of the CometNovel
David Brin & Gregory Benfordstandalone novel1986
Science fiction and hard science fiction, adventurous in tone, about space exploration and survival, set in near future and space.
A Fall of MoondustNovel
Arthur C. Clarkestandalone novel1961
Set in the moon.
“One of the high points of each tour is a cruise around the Sea of Thirst, a body of volcanic dust, in a specially designed vessel called the Selene On a perfectly routine voyage one day the Selene suddenly disappears.”
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Have Space Suit - Will TravelNovel
Robert A. Heinleinstandalone novel1958
Space opera, about aliens, set in the moon.
“One minute Kip Russell was walking about in his own backyard, testing out an old space suit and dreaming about going to the moon - and the next he was out cold and the captive of an insidious space pirate.”
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Adventures of Viktor & JuliaSeries
series2 books1999
About aliens.
“When NASA becomes bogged down in politics and bureaucracy, businessman Axelrod and a conglomerate of backers seize their chance.”
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The MartianSeries
series2 books2012
Hopeful in tone, set in mars and our world.
“Using scientific improvisation and dark humor, Watney works to keep himself alive long enough for a rescue to reach him.”
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Project Hail MaryNovel
Andy Weirstandalone novel2021
First contact, about aliens and amnesia.