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Test Rocket! is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Douglas, Jack.
Catalogue synopsis
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"Test Rocket!" by Jack Douglas is a science fiction short story published in the late 1950s. The narrative revolves around the mysterious circumstances surrounding a rocket that appears to have come from an unknown source, which closely resembles the design of a test rocket developed by Captain Baird and his team. The story delves into themes of exploration and the potential for extraterrestrial life, highlighting the uncertainties faced by those involved in space research. In the story, Captain Baird and his colleague, Doctor Johannsen, are grappling with the arrival of a strange, oversized rocket that has landed at their testing station. As they investigate, they discover that the rocket's components are identical to their own design, yet the materials and its crew—a man who cannot read or understand the instruments—are entirely alien to them. The narrative unfolds through the tension between the characters as they confront the implications of this unexpected development and grapple with the fear of an unknown enemy or an unexpected encounter from another world. As the captain ponders the man’s role and the purpose of the rocket, they are left with deep questions about the future of space exploration and the existence of life beyond Earth.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Test Rocket!
- Author credits: Douglas, Jack
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Science fiction
- Short stories
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- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Category: Short Stories
- Science Fiction
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