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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aFontenay, Charles L.,
_d1917-2007
245 1 0 _aAtom Drive
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from If Worlds of Science Fiction April 1956.
500 _aRelease date is 2010-04-20
508 _aProduced by Greg Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
653 _aSpace ships -- Fiction
700 1 _aEmshwiller, Ed,
_d1925-1990
830 0 _aProduced from If Worlds of Science Fiction April 1956.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32067
999 _c72913
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