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Vandenburg, G. L.
Vandenberg, G. L.
Moon Glow
Produced from Amazing Stories November 1958.
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"Moon Glow" by G. L. Vandenburg is a science fiction novella written in the late 1950s. The book focuses on the first American mission to the moon, depicting the journey of the space crew aboard the spacecraft Ajax XX as they navigate the challenges and excitement of their historic landing. The likely topic centers around the exploration of space and the human experiences tied to such a monumental achievement. The story follows Captain Junius Robb and his crew, who successfully land on the moon and explore its surface while dealing with the pressures of being the first humans to do so. As they gather specimens and take in the barren lunar landscape, the crew members engage in light-hearted banter and discussions about their impending celebrity status once they return to Earth. However, things take a mysterious turn when the rocket expert, Hamston, becomes ill after a solo expedition, leading to a shocking revelation about his souvenir selection. The novella intertwines a mix of humor, camaraderie, and the unknown, encapsulating the thrills and unpredictabilities of space travel while hinting at the underlying complexities of their mission. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Science fiction
Short stories
Space flight to the moon -- Fiction
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