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by Otto Willi Gail

('The Shot into Infinity' by Otto Willi Gail)

"In presenting this complete novel, we wish to call attention to the fact that this story was published first in Germany [in 1925]. The present translation was made on behalf of Science Wonder Quarterly, the translation being done by an American, Francis Currier. This is the first English translation, and Science Wonder Quarterly has acquired all rights for this story in the United States.

The story was selected by the editors of the Quarterly because it is without doubt one of the greatest, if not the greatest, interplanetarian story published in recent years.

With complete German thoroughness, the author has not written simply a science-fiction story, but has incorporated in it the latest scientific advances in the new art of spaceflying.

It may be said without fear of contradiction that the material contained in the greater part of the story has never been used by any science-fiction writer before.

While writing the story, the author has had the collaboration of practically all the German scientists who have of late come into prominence in their researches, into not only rocket flying, but space flying and astro-physics.

The scientific angles contained in this story are as accurate as the present art permits, and may be termed prophetic in many ways.

There is nothing contained in this story that might be termed fantastic, so far as the future is concerned. Sooner or later the art of navigation of outer space will catch up with the predictions contained in this unforgettable story. It is certain to become a classic of its type before many years have passed."

Read the story here.

Science fiction in the News articles describe real-world events that relate to the ideas and inventions in sf novels and movies. Select a news article:

Rail-Launched Scramjets To Space
   NASA looks forward to cutting edge retrofuture strategies for space launches.

Space Station Kitchens 1929 and 2015
   'Plates and cups ... slowly floated down to the floor and were not broken.'- Otto Willi Gail, 1929.

Testing New Spacesuits In 1929 And 2015
   'I'm going to pump the air from this room... so that the interior will be like airless and pressure-less space.'- Otto Willi Gail, 1929.

ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet Tests His Suit
   'The interior will be like airless and pressure-less space.' - Otto Willi Gail, 1929.

Bake in Space Bake-Off... In Space!
   'A joyous condition commenced for the cook in the electric kitchen...' - Otto Willi Gail, 1929.

Build Your Own Space Suit For Cheap
   'I'm going to pump the air from this room... so that the interior will be like airless and pressure-less space.'- Otto Willi Gail, 1929.

SpaceX EVA Spacesuit Tested By Polaris Dawn Crew
   'Now, except for weight and heat, the same conditions prevail in this chamber as in space.' - Otto Willi Gail, 1929.

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