First Stage: Moon

"First Stage: Moon" by Dick Hetschel is a science fiction tale from the middle of the 20th century, that follows the first astronauts as they journey to the Moon and back to Earth. It displays the core of discovery, bravery, and what it means to be human, all set when politics heavily influenced life. The tale shows a group of astronauts, each carrying their own reasons and worries, as they start an important trip to the Moon. They share friendship and jokes, but they also deal with the dangers of going to space. Their excitement turns to stress when they return, because they must reconcile becoming very famous with potential consequences of their trip. Their goal to spread peace is challenged by coming danger potentially destroying their monumental project.