Rip Foster in Ride the Gray Planet

By Harold L. (Harold Leland) Goodwin

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A young space officer must rise to the occasion and lead his team to seize a valuable asteroid while battling ruthless enemies and the unforgiving vacuum of space.

Genres

Science Fiction Children & Young Adult Reading Science-Fiction & Fantasy

Released

2006-04-10

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Summary

"Rip Foster in Ride the Gray Planet" by Harold L. Goodwin, a science fiction novel from the 1950s, features Lieutenant Richard "Rip" Foster, a Planeteer, and his daring mission in space. The story starts with Rip finishing training and quickly being thrown into a crucial off-planet mission, emphasizing teamwork and the perils of space. We see Rip's leadership and humor as he interacts with his crew on a space platform before joining the cruiser "Scorpius". The mission involves capturing a thorium-rich asteroid while facing threats from a rival organization, Consops, and navigating the complexities of space travel and group dynamics.