Except that interstellar colonists would merely face a growing radio time lag, not absolute silence. And whatever they were leaving behind, at least they’d have something to look forward to: a new world to explore. A new world – and the possibility of new life. So what better cure for claustrophobia than the promise of dragging an entire planet into the refuge, seeded with the potential for developing its own exotic life? Maria didn’t know whether to be outraged or impressed. If she was right, she had to admire Durham’s sheer audacity. When he had asked for a package of results that would
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