| Publication date: | 1948.05 |
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| Genre: | Science fiction short story |
| Series: | Future History |
| Preceded by: | Gentlemen, Be Seated! |
| Followed by: | Red Planet |
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“Ordeal in Space” is a science fiction short story by Robert A. Heinlein, originally published in “Town & Country” May 1948.
Exposition
A spaceship’s crewman is unable to continue his work as spaceman, and has a fear of heights after incident. After living in fear and sadness for a time, he must face his fear while rescuing a kitten stuck on the 35th‐floor ledge of a building.
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