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by Arthur C. Clarke
About 52 pages (15,642 words)
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Commander Norton and his team reviewed every solution to recover Jimmy Pak that they could possibly think of. Climbing the half kilometer-high cliff was a virtually impossible task, even with reduced gravity. EVA thrusters were unreliable and balloons were notably unstable. However, a priority communication from Dr. Perera provided them with an easy solution. They used Resolution once again to go around the island and position it right below Jimmy's position. The space biker wrapped the only flower on Rama and threw it down to the ship below. Then he jumped off the cliff, using his shirt as a parachute to minimize the velocity of his body on impact. The shock of his body hitting the water was great but not overwhelming. Jimmy managed to keep his eyes and mouth closed to the.....

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