02159cam a22003253u 4500 23337 UtSlPG 20260610133533.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Ing, Dean, 1931-2020 Tight Squeeze Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Astounding Science Fiction February 1955. Release date is 2007-11-05 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Tight Squeeze" by Dean Ing is a science fiction short story written in the early 1950s. It explores the tense and high-stakes environment of space travel, focusing on the intricacies of rocket mechanics and the challenges faced by a crew during a critical mission. The narrative encapsulates themes of engineering, teamwork, and the human experience in the face of technological challenges in space. The story follows Major Edward MacNamara, a skilled flight engineer, as he prepares for a pivotal journey aboard the spacecraft "Valier". During the flight, a malfunction occurs with the auxiliary motors, leading to a dangerous situation where MacNamara must venture outside the ship in a tight-fitting spacesuit to troubleshoot the issue. The tension escalates as he works against time and the constraints of zero gravity, risking his life to make necessary repairs. Ultimately, his resourcefulness, alongside the support of his teammates, illustrates the importance of courage and ingenuity in overcoming adversity in the hostile environment of space. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Produced from Astounding Science Fiction February 1955. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23337 64389 64389