Fiction, Novel, Hard Science Fiction, Non-fiction, Essays
Original Language
English
First published
1953-04
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Mission of Gravity is a science fiction novel by American writer Hal Clement. The novel was serialized in Astounding Science Fiction magazine in April-July 1953. Its first hardcover book publication was in 1954, and it was first published as a paperback book in 1958.
Many editions, including most recent editions of the novel, also include an essay titled "Whirligig World" by Clement about creating the planet Mesklin which was first published in Astounding Science Fiction magazine, June 1953.
