An aging astronaut faces a heart-wrenching choice between family and a final space mission.
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An aging astronaut faces a heart-wrenching choice between family and a final space mission.
Winner: 2014 Hugo Award for Best Novelette Thirty years ago, Elma York led the expedition that paved the way to life on Mars. For years she's been longing to go back up there, to once more explore the stars. But there are few opportunities for an aging astronaut, even the famous Lady Astronaut of Mars. When her chance finally comes, it may be too late. Elma must decide whether to stay with her sickening husband in what will surely be the final years of his life, or to have her final adventure an...
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Minor romantic elements; focus on emotional bond with spouse.
No violence or gore depicted.
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft present.
No occult or demonology content present.
Minor themes of gender roles in space exploration.
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Emotional suffering due to illness and tough choices.
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