-Write a short story of no more than 8,000 words, that shows the near future (no more than about 50-60 years out) of manned space exploration.
-No entry fee. But please only submit one story...your best one!
-No reprints.
-Deadline - February 1, 2012.
LOOKING FOR:
Moon bases, Mars colonies, orbital habitats, space elevators, asteroid mining, artificial intelligence, nano-technology, realistic spacecraft, heroics, sacrifice, adventure.
NOT LOOKING FOR:
Stories that show technology or space travel as evil or bad, Star Wars type galactic empires, paranormal elements, UFO abductions.
- The GRAND PRIZE winner will be published as the featured story on the Baen Books main website and paid at the normal paying rates for professional story submittals. The author will also receive an engraved award, free entry into the 2012 International Space Development Conference, a year's membership in the National Space Society and a prize package containing various Baen Books and National Space Society merchandise.
For more information and to submit your story, go to this link.
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