Read by Inés del Castillo

Several years in the future, an all-female astronaut team circumnavigates the globe once every ninety minutes aboard the International Space Station, prepared to be a powerful presence in space. When a surprise set of "everyday citizens" tags along for the ride, all protocol flies right out the proverbial … airlock.After a lifetime of being kept down on the ground, what happens when these women finally rise up and see their lives-and their planet-from high above it all? "A full cast narrates Mallon's galactic adventure…Striking performances capture the intrigue and complexity of the story, which is interspersed with moments of camaraderie, romance, and humor…[and] the cast deftly unveils backstory, side characters, and varied responses to the challenges of space travel…Brisk pacing and vivid sound design enhance an immersive adventure."

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