Spatial Delivery by Randall Garrett
"Spatial Delivery" by Randall Garrett is a science fiction short story published in the mid-20th century. The narrative unfolds aboard Space Station One, where Lieutenant Alice Britton faces an unexpected premature labor while stationed in space, highlighting the unique challenges and circumstances of childbirth beyond Earth. The story delves into themes of medical responsibility in space and the courage required in unprecedented situations. As the plot progresses, Alice Britton endures contractions andpain while Major Peter Banes, the station's medical officer, grapples with the lack of essential medical equipment like an incubator for a premature baby. Tension builds as Banes communicates with White Sands Rocket Base, coordinating an emergency rocket trip to bring supplies and a medical expert. Despite initial fears and complications, Alice's quick thinking reveals that the space station itself offers a protective environment akin to an incubator. In the end, her son, James Edward Britton II, is delivered successfully, showcasing a blend of human resilience and innovative problem-solving amid the vastness of space. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Garrett, Randall, 1927-1987 |
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| Title | Spatial Delivery |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Space stations -- Fiction |
| Subject | Pregnancy -- Fiction |
| Subject | Delivery (Obstetrics) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58733 |
| Release Date | Jan 20, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 144 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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