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Space Platform
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This is a science fiction novel written in a narrative style typical of the mid-20th century, aimed at a young adult audience. The story portrays the construction and operational challenges of an orbital space station, intended as a strategic and scientific outpost to facilitate further space exploration and to serve as a defence against atomic conflict. The narrative centres on Joe Kenmore, a young machinist responsible for installing vital control equipment, who faces obstacles from external enemies attempting to sabotage the project.
Set in a future context reflective of Cold War anxieties, the novel incorporates themes of technological advancement, espionage, and national security. The work underscores the geopolitical tensions of the period through its depiction of antagonistic Communist agents seeking to destroy the space station before it becomes operational. It combines adventure with speculative ideas about spaceflight, illustrating both technical details and the human elements involved in pioneering efforts in outer space.
Set in a future context reflective of Cold War anxieties, the novel incorporates themes of technological advancement, espionage, and national security. The work underscores the geopolitical tensions of the period through its depiction of antagonistic Communist agents seeking to destroy the space station before it becomes operational. It combines adventure with speculative ideas about spaceflight, illustrating both technical details and the human elements involved in pioneering efforts in outer space.
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Despite extensive research, no evidence was found that U.S. copyright on this book was renewed. SPACE PLATFORM by Murray Leinster Reaching for the Stars.... Ever since ancient man first gazed in wonder at the stars, humanity has dreamed of traveling to outer space. Now scientists agree that space-flight may very soon become a reality. Space Platform tells of man’s first step into outer space ... of the difficulties and dangers of reaching for the stars. It is also an exciting adventure. When young Joe Kenmore came to Bootstrap to install pilot gyros in the Platform he hadn’t bargained for sabotage or murder or love. But Joe learned that ruthless agents were determined to wreck the project. He found that the beautiful girl he loved, and men like The Chief, a rugged Indian steelworker, and Mike, a midget who made up for his size by brains, would have to fight with their bare hands to make man’s age old dream of space travel come true! This Pocket Book includes every word contained in the original, higher-priced edition. It is printed from brand-new plates made from completely reset, clear, easy-to-read type. SPACE PLATFORM Shasta edition published February, 1953 Pocket Book edition published March, 1953 1st printing January, 1953 All rights reserved. This book, or any part thereof, may not be reproduced in any manner without written permission of the publisher, except for brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews. For information, address: Shasta Publishers , 5525 South Blackstone Avenue, Chicago, 37, Illinois. Copyright, 1953, by Will F. Jenkins. This Pocket Book edition is published by arrangement with Shasta Publishers. Printed in the U.S.A. POCKET BOOKS, INC. NEW YORK, N. Y. Notice : Pocket Book editions are published in the United States by Pocket Books, Inc., in Canada by Pocket Books of Canada, Ltd., and in England by News of the World, Registered User of the Trade Marks. Trade Marks registered in the United States and British Patent Offices by Pocket Books, Inc., and registered in Canada by Pocket Books of Canada, Ltd. Of other books by Murray Leinster, the following are science-fiction: SIDEWISE IN TIME MURDER MADNESS THE LAST SPACE SHIP THE LAWS OF CHANCE (Anthology) GREAT STORIES OF SCIENCE FICTION (editor) ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This acknowledgment is necessary if I am to say thanks to some experts to whom I am indebted. There is Captain Charles Benjamin, who read over the aviation…
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