02415cam a22003613u 4500 32067 UtSlPG 20260610133730.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Fontenay, Charles L., 1917-2007 Atom Drive Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction April 1956. Release date is 2010-04-20 Produced by Greg Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Atom Drive" by Charles L. Fontenay is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story explores the competitive world of space travel between two rival companies, focusing on their differing propulsion technologies and the challenges they face on a vital Earth-Mars cargo route. In the book, Captain Jonner Jons of the "Radiant Hope" leads a team using a new atomic drive system against the Mars Corporation's established chemical rocket, the "Marsward XVIII". The narrative unfolds as Jonner’s ship aims to break the Mars Corporation's monopoly on transporting goods between Earth and Mars, utilizing a constant low-acceleration strategy, which allows for more cost-effective cargo transport. However, tricks and sabotage from the rival company create significant obstacles, including a betrayal by their ship's doctor, Serj. As Jonner and his crew navigate these challenges, they must rely on their ingenuity and the advantages of atomic propulsion technology to outpace their rivals and secure a better future for Mars' transport costs. The story culminates in a high-stakes race that emphasizes the ingenuity and resilience required in the rapidly advancing field of space travel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories Space ships -- Fiction Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990 Produced from If Worlds of Science Fiction April 1956. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32067 72913 72913