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space-ship-exploration
The investigation of an abandoned or derelict spacecraft, including the assessment of its systems, cargo, and crew status.
1 chapter across 1 book
The Wrong Stars (2017)Tim Pratt
Chapter 1
Callie and her crew aboard the White Raven discover an ancient, derelict goldilocks ship in trans-Neptunian space, a vessel originally designed for one-way atomic-bomb propelled missions. They cautiously investigate the ship, uncovering empty cryosleep chambers and eventually reviving a woman in cryogenic suspension who reveals humanity's first contact with aliens, though her information is outdated. Throughout their exploration, the crew grapples with the risks of hull breaches, the mystery of the ship's modifications and missing crew, and the implications of the revived woman's urgent message.