Satellite of Death
Five international crew members aboard an armed orbital wheel discover an unpiloted alien spacecraft moored to their airlock. They board and find the vessel empty, triggering disagreement over its origin, ownership, and whether an invisible pilot might still be present. Debates over reporting the find to Earth and dividing custody of the prize reveal frictions among the crew, while routine duties continue under the uneasy tension. The encounter prompts questions about remote control, the limits of human understanding, and the fragile balance of trust and authority that underpins the station's role as a planetary safeguard.
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Five international crew members aboard an armed orbital wheel discover an unpiloted alien spacecraft moored to their airlock. They board and find the vessel empty, triggering disagreement over its origin, ownership, and whether an invisible pilot might still be present. Debates over reporting the find to Earth and dividing custody of the prize reveal frictions among the crew, while routine duties continue under the uneasy tension. The encounter prompts questions about remote control, the limits of human understanding, and the fragile balance of trust and authority that underpins the station's role as a planetary safeguard.
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