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by John W. Campbell

"We are sure that our readers will he delighted to see the name of Mr. Campbell again on our pages. We wish to tell nothing about the story, but we can promise that it will be startling, and will have the characteristic touch of the distinguished author."

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Originally published as a serial in Amazing Stories under the title of Uncertainty.

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NASA's New Radiation Shielding First Proposed By John W. Campbell In 1936
   NASA engineers are working on a clever new idea for shielding astronauts from cosmic rays - using the fuel and water needed for the journey for shielding. Just like John W. Campbell first proposed in 1936.

Active Electrostatic Radiation Shielding For Space Craft
   You're going to need a shield out there; better get started.

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