| Publication date: | 1953.11 |
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| Genre: | Science fiction short story |
| Preceded by: | Project Nightmare |
| Followed by: | Tramp Royale |
| Wikipedia page |
“Sky Lift” is a science fiction short story by Robert A. Heinlein, first published in “Imagination” magazine November 1953.
Exposition
In the story, a torchship pilot lights out from Earth orbit to Pluto on a mission to deliver a cure to a plague ravaging a research station. Due to the short time needed before everyone at the research station is dead.