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Stephen Baxter’s speculative tale "Voyage" unfolds in a parallel America where John F. Kennedy survives Dallas. With Apollo’s missions achieving their famous triumphs, JFK—still alive and influential—impels NASA to extend human reach to the Red Planet. The story tensions the historic space program with a bold vision for Mars, blending political intrigue and scientific ambition in a richly imagined future.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: Stephen Baxter
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