Operation Interstellar

Name: Operation Interstellar
Author: George O. Smith

Operation Interstellar is a science fiction novel written by George O. Smith and published in 1950. The story follows the crew of an interstellar spaceship on their mission to explore new worlds and make contact with alien civilizations. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles that test their skills and resolve.

By George O. Smith · First published 1950 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller · 17 chapters · 61,269 words

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Paul Grayson walked the city street slowly. He was sauntering towards the spaceport, but he was in no hurry. He had allowed himself plenty of time to breathe the fresh spring air, to listen to the myriad of sounds made by his fellow men, and to revel in the grand freedom that being out in the open gave him. Soon enough he would be breathing canned air, pungent with the odor of compressor oil and the tang of the greenery used to replenish the oxygen, unable to walk freely more than a few dozen steps, and unable to see what lies beyond his viewports.

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Work type: Novel
Author: George O. Smith
Date: 1950 CE
Language: English
Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Thriller, Space Opera, Speculative Fiction
Length: 61,269 words
Structure: 17 chapters, 1,759 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Science Fiction — The book primarily explores futuristic technology and space travel, central elements of science fiction.
Adventure — The narrative involves a journey and exploration, key components of the adventure genre.
Thriller — The plot includes suspenseful and tense situations, characteristic of a thriller.
Space Opera — The story features grand space battles and complex interstellar politics, typical of space opera.