02 - Metal Moon by Everett C. Smith, R. F. Starzl

Dive into a thrilling journey of interplanetary exploration, where expeditions traverse not only our solar system but venture far beyond. As the dream of colonization becomes a reality, what will these distant colonies look like after hundreds of centuries? Will their inhabitants even recognize one another as part of the same human lineage? This thought-provoking tale delves into the lives of four distinct races and the fascinating outcomes of their encounters. - Summary by Paul Harvey