Raymond Z. Gallun's The Planet Strappers tells of Frank Nelsen and a group of small-town young dreamers who long to venture into space. Meeting in a shabby clubhouse, they imagine astronautics through the remarkable B-3 bubble suit, which allows wearers to survive the void. Years later, their visions materialize: colonies, corporations, and prospectors crowd the solar system, but ideals clash with greed, lawlessness, and tragedy on the asteroid frontier. Through hardship and loss, Frank and his companions must hold fast to the pioneering spirit of youth, proving that reaching the stars demands both courage and unwavering hope.
