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When the United Nation’s attempt to put a peace platform in orbit is sabotaged by the enemy, the United States goes ahead on its own. Almost immediately the enemy starts launching missiles at the platform trying to bring it down. Desperate times call for desperate measures, and Joe Kenmore pilots a resupply mission. With missiles flying and rockets in short supply something that can survive the combat environment and haul supplies up to the platform is needed. They need a Space Tug!

A shipwrecked crew finds evidence of a long-dead space-traveling civilization. Based on a story by Murray Leinster, this episode of Dimension X originally aired on May 20, 1950.

Ten classic science fiction stories.

"The Interstellar Medical Service was just about the only remaining galactic organization that every one of the hundreds of inhabited planets respected. So when their service broke down in Star Sector Twelve, it created a very dangerous situation. When Calhoun took his Med ship out of overdrive near that sector's planet Weald, he was vaguely aware of the risks. But the crisis came home to him with a crash the moment he radioed in for landing coordinates.

This is the story of the Space Platform, the first orbiting space station that will serve as launching pad for man’s journey to other planets and the stars. But sinister forces oppose its launching, and will resort to sabotage and murder to stop it! A classic science fiction tale by master Murray Leinster.

Juju is a novel by Nnedi Okorafor that blends Nigerian folklore with fantasy. It follows a young girl who discovers she has powerful mystical abilities connected to traditional West African magic. As she navigates her new powers, she encounters supernatural beings, dangerous enemies, and must uncover secrets about her lineage. The novel explores themes of destiny, cultural heritage, and self-discovery, presenting a vibrant, magical world deeply rooted in African mythology and storytelling traditions.

Calhoun is an Interstellar Medical Serviceman on a mission to the forbidden planet of Dara. But venturing into this taboo territory poses a deadly risk if he breaks quarantine, he’ll be seen as a plague-carrier, making him a target for anyone from Weald. Yet, what’s a story without a little risk? As tensions rise, Calhoun finds himself under fire from mysterious men of Dara. What secrets lie within this perilous world? (Summary by Mark F. Smith)

In Tanks, Murray Leinster delves into the future of warfare, envisioning the grim consequences of technological advancement in combat. Written in the 1920s, he reflects on the devastating innovations of World War I—like armored tanks and poisonous gas—and speculates how these developments will shape conflicts to come. Set in 1932, this gripping tale portrays a war between the United States and the so-called Yellow enemy. Published in the inaugural issue of Astounding Stories of Super Science in January 1930, this story stands as a thought-provoking piece of science fiction, ...

The War to End All Wars has finally come to a close, and the world is slowly trying to regain its footing in the chaotic aftermath of 1919. But just as peace seems within reach, a sinister supervillain emerges, determined to impose his rule over the globe. Armed with his supersonic helicopter, the Black Flyer, he launches a ruthless campaign to seize control of the worlds major ports and rivers, creating massive icebergs with his devious inventions. Nations tremble before his might, but they underestimate the resilience of our hero—a brilliant scientist specializing in low temperatures ...

Harry Shaw performs this classic science fiction from master writer Murray Leinster. Something lurks in the depths of the Luzon Deep off the Philippine Islands. Something unearthly. Perhaps sinister. Entire ships disappear. Schools of fish go mad. Denizens of the deep come to the surface, perhaps on a mission. But from what? And why? Radar expert Terry Holt and the crew of the Esperance seek answers to these questions, and perhaps don’t want to the know the truth.

In this story humans have expanded to worlds throughout the universe. However, to be self sustaining, they reproduce the total ecology of their home world - the good, the bad and the ugly. When this system is not properly supervised, strange things happen and the hoped-for habitable world is anything but. The passengers and crew of the space yacht Nadine fear they may not survive this world where the environment has gone mad.

A classic sci-fi tale by the master Murray Leinster of the last catastrophic stages of our planet and its inhabitants. The true villain of this fascinating piece is excess carbon dioxide! The results on the earth, plant life, animals and humans are vividly imagined and described: giant insects, weird fungi, poisonous air and gases, fighting and conflict amongst humanity... How, or rather, how badly will all of this end?

This is the hair rising sequel to sci-fi master Murray Leinster's "The Mad Planet". Burl, our hero, still has to contend with the giant bugs and fungus; as well as even greater menaces! "The sky grew gray and then almost white. The overhanging banks of clouds seemed to withdraw a little from the steaming earth. Haze that hung always among the mushroom forests and above the fungus hills grew more tenuous, and the slow and misty rain that dripped the whole night long ceased reluctantly.

When machines can answer any question, are there some questions that shouldn't be asked? Based on a story by Murray Leinster, this episode of X Minus One originally aired on December 28, 1955.

"Joe Kenmore heard the airlock close with a sickening wheeze and then a clank. In desperation he turned toward Haney. 'My God, we've been locked out!' Through the transparent domes of their space helmets, Joe could see a look of horror and disbelief pass across Haney's face. But it was true! Joe and his crew were locked out of the Space Platform. Four thousand miles below circled the Earth. Under Joe's feet rested the solid steel hull of his home in outer space. But without tools there was no hope of getting back inside. Joe looked at his oxygen meter. It registered thirty minutes to live."

The Moklins long to be just like Earthlings. But is imitation the best form of flattery? Based on a story by Murray Leinster, this episode of X Minus One originally aired on June 12, 1956.

Dive into the captivating realm of science fiction with Nightmare Planet, where timeless tales of adventure and exploration await. Celebrated stories like Murray Leinsters The Mad Planet and Red Dust have enchanted readers for nearly a century, and now they are being revived for a new audience. In this latest addition to the series, Leinster crafts a thrilling narrative featuring the beloved character Burl, as he embarks on extraordinary adventures amidst vibrant landscapes. This installment not only entertains but also weaves in profound philosophical and psychological insights, elevating the...

Calhoun was assigned the sector because the previous Med Ship inspector had dropped the ball, and the whole sector had gone to rack and ruin. When he starts his first inspection he becomes embroiled in a pandemic driven war between worlds. What can a simple Med Ship pilot in a 50 ton flitter do to bring peace and health back to two worlds on the brink?

X Minus One premiered in April 1955 on NBC and ran until January 1958. Like its predecessor series, Dimension X, X Minus One featured stories by the greatest names in modern science fiction: Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, Clifford Simak, Robert Bloch, and many more.

They were broadcasts from nowhere - sinister emanations flooding in from space - smashing any receiver that picked them up. What defense could Earth devise against science such as this? In the far future of 1972, on a secret military installation, Staff Sergeant Bellews is an expert on the latest scientific discovery: a way for ordinary machines like vacuums and lawnmowers to gather experience in their jobs, becoming error free over time. Then the strange broadcasts began to blow up transmitters everywhere.