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Aerobraking

Chapter 41

Raynor Schwartz could feel the vibrations of the ship in his feet. Aerobraking; that’s what the space-science types called it. Even the thin atmosphere of Mars provided some drag, and it was enough to slow the ship in increments. “We’ll do this a couple more times before we’re s...

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Observations

Chapter 42

Gabriel Alphonse watched the screen intently. The camera mounted on the side of the Hermes lander showed dust and rock being kicked up. “20 meters,” crackled Li’s voice over the radio. “20 meters roger,” responded Dayton, “prepare for landing sequence.” “10 meters… 9… 8…” “St...

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