RAS #675 - The SciFi Double Feature

On Ron's Amazing Stories we dive into the fascinating world of
science fiction. Ron will explore the origins of science fiction
and its development through the vibrant era of pulp magazines. Many
credit the genre to the imaginative minds of H.G. Wells and Jules
Verne, but it was truly the pulp magazines of the 1930s to the
1950s that brought science fiction into the spotlight, inspiring
countless readers with their thrilling tales. In our first story
today, "Operation Distress" by Lester del Rey, we explore the
dangers of space travel and the ever-present fear of unknown
diseases. As we stand on the brink of journeys to Mars, this story
brings an eerie relevance to our current times. Lester del Rey,
also known as Leonard Knapp, was a prolific writer of the pulp era
and contributed significantly to the development of science fiction
as we know it today. And in our second tale, "First Contact" from
the SciFi series Dimension X, we venture into the depths of space
where humans meet an alien civilization for the first time. This
story is a captivating exploration of diplomacy and the mysteries
of the universe, reminding us of the infinite possibilities that
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