Three Spacemen Left to Die!

"Three Spacemen Left to Die!" by R. R. Winterbotham is a science fiction story about three astronauts aboard a spaceship, struggling against a deadly disease called the "Quinnies". Commander Al Andrews, along with Oakey Matthews and the sick Joe, face a grim reality as the infection spreads. The story looks at what it means to survive and make sacrifices as they search for life among the stars. As the crew deals with their situation, Commander Al believes they must do whatever it takes to stop the disease from reaching a new planet, which causes conflict with the others. The commander's growing illness forces him to confront whether their lives matter less than the survival of humanity. The story ends with difficult choices being made.