
In a glittering future where the Atlantic coast has become a bustling spaceport, two rival families are locked in a high‑stakes race to claim the new colony of Eros. Amid the roar of launch pads and the clatter of the General Spacecraft Cradle, young Bobby Moseley watches his father, a former research physicist turned settler, navigate bureaucratic red tape and the scheming United Ores Corporation. Their modest crew—mom, sister Moira, and the family dog—prepare for a daring lift‑off that could decide which lineage earns the planetary title.
The story unfolds with a lively mix of quirky technicians, a gruff cradle‑operator, and the ever‑watchful Solar Space Patrol, each adding a layer of humor and tension to the impending launch. As Bobby’s excitement builds and his father signs the final clearance, the family must balance loyalty, cleverness, and the looming threat of corporate sabotage. Listeners are drawn into the electric atmosphere of a world on the brink of a new frontier, feeling the pulse of rockets and the weight of a legacy that could reshape humanity’s future.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (82K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2020-06-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1908–2006
A lively early master of science fiction and fantasy, he wrote hundreds of stories along with scripts for radio, television, and the stage. His work helped shape American speculative fiction from the pulp-magazine era onward.
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