Treachery in Outer Space by Louis Glanzman;[pseud.] Carey Rockwell
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page 103 of 220 (46%)
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"We have just received word that the rocket ship _Space Knight_ is
within five minutes of a touchdown this spaceport. Will probably blast off again immediately after refueling. Acknowledge, Titan!" "I read you, Ganymede!" replied the Titan operator. "What is your estimated time of arrival at Titan?" The Ganymede operator was silent a moment, then announced a time that made Strong and Walters blink in amazement. "It is based on his speed from Earth to this point, Titan." "Very well, Ganymede. End transmission," said the Titan man, closing his key. Captain Howard stared at Strong and Walters in amazement. "I can't believe it." Strong shook his head. "It's fantastic!" "I know it is, gentlemen," said a voice in back of them. "But nevertheless the Ganymede station confirms it." Strong, Walters, and Howard spun around to look into the smiling face of Charley Brett. Before anyone could say anything, the voice of the Deimos operator broke the stunned silence. "Deimos to Titan, I have your information now. Are you ready, Titan?" "Go ahead, Deimos," said the Titan man. |
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