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Ceres Trap

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The first human expedition to the dwarf planet Ceres in the Asteroid Belt becomes stuck there. Can the crew free their ship before the launch window to home expires? They came, eager to exploit the ice here. Now the ice itself will not release them.A cryovolcanic eruption on Ceres traps an exploratory spacecraft named the Lunar Princess. A portion of the ship is now embedded under a discharge of ... Read more

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The first human expedition to the dwarf planet Ceres in the Asteroid Belt becomes stuck there. Can the crew free their ship before the launch window to home expires? They came, eager to exploit the ice here. Now the ice itself will not release them.A cryovolcanic eruption on Ceres traps an exploratory spacecraft named the Lunar Princess. A portion of the ship is now embedded under a discharge of
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Optimal Solar System Locations for Orbital Habitats

by Mike Combs ...

One of the most outstanding advantages orbital habitats have over planetary colonies is while the latter would be settlements in one particular location, space habitats can be built anywhere in the solar system we want to be.While O'Neill-type habitats can orbit almost anywhere, it's still the case that some orbits would be more advantageous than others. Where is the prime orbital real estate in ... Read more

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One of the most outstanding advantages orbital habitats have over planetary colonies is while the latter would be settlements in one particular location, space habitats can be built anywhere in the solar system we want to be.While O'Neill-type habitats can orbit almost anywhere, it's still the case that some orbits would be more advantageous than others. Where is the prime orbital real estate in
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Barren Knoll

by Mike Combs ...

An assassin born and raised on a moonbase is sent to the Earth and back in time. His target: President John F. Kennedy, who must die if Earth civilization is to live.This short story might be of interest to anyone who likes hard science fiction, alt-history, Kennedy assassination conspiracy theories, or time-travel tales. ... Read more

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An assassin born and raised on a moonbase is sent to the Earth and back in time. His target: President John F. Kennedy, who must die if Earth civilization is to live.This short story might be of interest to anyone who likes hard science fiction, alt-history, Kennedy assassination conspiracy theories, or time-travel tales.
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Whose Image?

by Mike Combs ...

A man dies, goes to heaven, and meets God. Only God is not exactly what he'd expected.This story might be enjoyed by anyone interested in natural history. ... Read more

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A man dies, goes to heaven, and meets God. Only God is not exactly what he'd expected.This story might be enjoyed by anyone interested in natural history.
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The Bridge to Space

by Mike Combs ...

Famous engineer Bruce Franklin and his partner Reggie Deitrich build a gigantic electromagnetic space launcher in Brazil. But as they attempt to man-rate the launcher, the question becomes: Will this be their crowning achievement, or their final end? ... Read more

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Famous engineer Bruce Franklin and his partner Reggie Deitrich build a gigantic electromagnetic space launcher in Brazil. But as they attempt to man-rate the launcher, the question becomes: Will this be their crowning achievement, or their final end?
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Journey to Alfahsfere

by Mike Combs ...

In a natural yet strangely artificial environment, Rahbert, a primitive, seeks to unravel the mystery of his unusual world. But can the answers he find be of any help on the day when his world begins to die in darkness?Can we achieve interstellar travel with technologies within the present realm of the possible? Sure, if you're prepared for a long trip... ... Read more

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In a natural yet strangely artificial environment, Rahbert, a primitive, seeks to unravel the mystery of his unusual world. But can the answers he find be of any help on the day when his world begins to die in darkness?Can we achieve interstellar travel with technologies within the present realm of the possible? Sure, if you're prepared for a long trip...
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The Right Question

by Mike Combs ...

Famous space engineer Bruce Franklin is shown a new technology which could result in a practical stardrive. But there's a problem...SF short story about wormhole technology. ... Read more

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Famous space engineer Bruce Franklin is shown a new technology which could result in a practical stardrive. But there's a problem...SF short story about wormhole technology.
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Condemned to Repeat It

by Mike Combs ...

In a bizarre future where irrationality rules, a man is put on trial for conspiring with alien abductors.How sure can we be that the horrors of the dark ages cannot visit us once again? ... Read more

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In a bizarre future where irrationality rules, a man is put on trial for conspiring with alien abductors.How sure can we be that the horrors of the dark ages cannot visit us once again?
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Eyes, Shining Back from the Dark

by Mike Combs ...

An astronomer makes a startling discovery in the depths of the outer solar system.This story might be enjoyed by anyone interested in mega-structures or in the speculations of Prof. Freeman Dyson. ... Read more

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An astronomer makes a startling discovery in the depths of the outer solar system.This story might be enjoyed by anyone interested in mega-structures or in the speculations of Prof. Freeman Dyson.
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Deadly Debris

by Mike Combs ...

Famous space engineer Bruce Franklin and his partner Reggie Deitrich are stranded in space when Earth becomes ringed with a cloud of speeding space debris.Collisions at velocities in the miles-per-second regime cause unimaginable levels of destruction. Clever thinking will be required to overcome the increasing problem of space debris. But can any level of cleverness fix the problem once the ... Read more

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Famous space engineer Bruce Franklin and his partner Reggie Deitrich are stranded in space when Earth becomes ringed with a cloud of speeding space debris.Collisions at velocities in the miles-per-second regime cause unimaginable levels of destruction. Clever thinking will be required to overcome the increasing problem of space debris. But can any level of cleverness fix the problem once the
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Miranda and the Space Pirates or How Haven Rock Was Saved

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This is the adventure-filled story of a family which decides to homestead in the asteroid belt.The Anderson clan already live in a space habitat in high Earth orbit. But being discontent with social conditions there, they decide to purchase a mass-driver propelled space craft and head out to the asteroid belt to become one of the first families to homestead there. ... Read more

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This is the adventure-filled story of a family which decides to homestead in the asteroid belt.The Anderson clan already live in a space habitat in high Earth orbit. But being discontent with social conditions there, they decide to purchase a mass-driver propelled space craft and head out to the asteroid belt to become one of the first families to homestead there.
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The Next Best Thing to Being There

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A space psychologist is called upon to solve the mystery of a curious increase in violence at a remote lunar mining base.This story features telepresence and the mining of water ice at the lunar poles. ... Read more

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A space psychologist is called upon to solve the mystery of a curious increase in violence at a remote lunar mining base.This story features telepresence and the mining of water ice at the lunar poles.
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