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Rocket Ship Galileo is a juvenile science-fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein, first published in 1947. It follows three teenage experimenters and an adult scientist who convert a rocket for a voyage to the Moon, where they encounter a hidden military threat. The book was the first of Heinlein's series of juvenile novels and is relevant to readers studying early space-age science fiction.
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What is Rocket Ship Galileo about?
Rocket Ship Galileo is a juvenile science-fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein. It follows three teenage experimenters and an adult scientist who convert a rocket for a trip to the Moon.
When was Rocket Ship Galileo first published?
The novel was first published in 1947. It is one of Heinlein's early juvenile science-fiction stories.
Who are the main characters in Rocket Ship Galileo?
The story centers on three teenage experimenters and an adult scientist. Together they modify a rocket and travel to the Moon, where they discover a hidden military threat.
What happens on the Moon in Rocket Ship Galileo?
The lunar expedition leads the group to a hidden military threat. The book combines rocket-building adventure with the danger they uncover after reaching the Moon.
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