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Planetary Computer Network A global data net.
(From Dialogues [1957] by Stanislaw Lem) |
Phantomatic Generator (Virtual Reality) A computer-generated experience.
(From Summa Technologiae [1964] by Stanislaw Lem) |
Lunar Observatory Putting an observatory on the far side of the Moon could have advantages.
(From We Have Fed Our Sea [1958] by Poul Anderson) |
Fossil Shell Coin The use of rare natural shells of an extinct species, for money.
(From The Coming Race [1871] by Edward Bulwer-Lytton) |
Space Sailing Using the solar wind to propel a space vessel.
(From The World, The Flesh And The Devil [1929] by J.D. Bernal) |
Uranatomic An atomic pile that generates electricity.
(From Backlash [1941] by Jack Williamson) |
Micro-Android (Micro-Robot) An extremely tiny robot or nanobot.
(From Dawn of the Demigods [1954] by Raymond Z. Gallun) |
Spaceboat Runabout for outer space.
(From Waves of Compulsion [1932] by Raymond Z. Gallun) |
Mook Computer-based proxy that deals with communication.
(From Bicycle Repairman [1997] by Bruce Sterling) |
Science Chair Grown from your DNA for extra comfort.
(From Titanium Noir [2023] by Nick Harkaway) |
Space Station A base of operations in space, typically in orbit around a larger body.
(From Backlash [1941] by Jack Williamson) |
Launching Cradle A place for a spherical space craft to sit in gravity.
(From Needler [1957] by Gordon Randall Garrett) |
Mind-Reading with MRI Making use of direct brain imaging to discern a person's thoughts.
(From Daemon [2006] by Daniel Suarez) |
Docking-Cradle Holds a space craft in gravity.
(From They Never Came Back [1941] by Fritz Leiber) |
Landing Stage Parking spot for space craft.
(From Atomic Fire [1931] by Raymond Z. Gallun) |
Caterwheel A uniquely styled ground vehicle with fat, splayed out tires.
(From Sand Doom [1955] by Murray Leinster) |
Heat-Suit Perfect for those incredibly hot planets with breathable atmospheres.
(From Sand Doom [1955] by Murray Leinster) |
Slowboat An interstellar craft carrying people.
(From The Ethics of Madness [1967] by Larry Niven) |
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