Westlake, Donald E. 1933-2008 creator Finlay, Virgil 1914-1971 text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Meteor Strike!" by Donald E. Westlake is a science fiction novella written in the early 1960s. The story primarily revolves around themes of space travel and human resilience, set against the backdrop of a future where commercial exploitation of the Moon has become a reality. The narrative follows the character Harvey Ricks as he embarks on a journey to the Moon, facing unexpected challenges that test his courage and skills in a life-or-death situation. The plot unfolds as a cargo bound for the Quartermaster Base (QB) is struck by a meteor, jeopardizing not only the cargo but also the lives of those aboard the Space Station. Harvey Ricks, a newly appointed engineer, finds himself thrust into a high-pressure crisis when he volunteers to assist Cargomaster Glenn Blair in the dangerous task of removing the meteor and salvaging the important cargo meant to maintain morale among Moon station personnel. As the situation escalates, Ricks confronts his bravado and insecurities, ultimately revealing his true character in a moment of crisis. The story explores themes of responsibility, teamwork, and the psychological toll of isolation in space, while delivering an action-packed narrative with unexpected twists and moments of self-reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2024-05-10 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Originally published: New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1961 Science fiction Space stations -- Fiction Meteors -- Fiction PS New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1961 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73593 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73593 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134713.0 73593