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Ben Bova’s Moonrise centers on former astronaut Paul Stavenger and his wife Joanna, the head of the powerful Masterson Corporation, as they pursue the dream of a lunar base. Set in a distant future where lunar life rests on cutting‑edge technology, the story casts a shadow of corporate greed, familial legacy, and the harsh realities of space. The narrative follows generational ambition and the haunting allure of the Moon, depicting the fragile line between human ambition and the Moon’s unforgiving environment, and the sacrifices made by those who dream of living among the stars.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: Ben Bova
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