Martyr's Flight

"Martyr's Flight" by Hank Searls is a gripping science fiction story set on Space Station One, a military outpost in orbit during a tense period resembling the Cold War. Walter Stanton, who leads the project, and Colonel Mel Cramer, a skilled pilot, face tough choices as the threat of nuclear war becomes real and U.S. military sites are destroyed. The crew must decide whether to abandon the station or risk their lives to protect its scientific importance. Stanton deeply believes in what the station could offer the world, but the military views it as a lost cause. The book highlights courage, loyalty, and the sacrifices people make when faced with overwhelming danger during a time of global instability.