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Aurora

This atmospheric phenomenon, caused by destructive particles and radiation, is presented as a thing of beauty.

Earth

This planetary body is the source of and destination for the characters of the novel.

Las Meninas

This image, present in miniature, links the crew to earth and occupies their interpretive attentions.

Mice

These creatures feature in station experiments, betokening hope for humanity in the results of the same.

Michael Collins’ photograph

This image depicts the earth from the moon and takes in almost the whole human population at the time.

Artemis

This endeavor, privately funded, works to replicate and surpass the Apollo missions, going to the moon.

Moon

This orbital body attracts attention and sentiment, as well as no small narrative focus.

Space Station

The primary setting of the novel, this orbital construct shows its age and decay.

Terminator

This dividing line between light and dark moves across the...

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