The Falling Astronauts

Colonel Richard Martin's harrowing experiences in the space program reveal a stark contrast to the public's indifference towards moon missions. Haunted by a nervous breakdown in orbit, he faces the aftermath of a nuclear-armed capsule's pilot going rogue, threatening global catastrophe. As Martin grapples with his shattered psyche and the official neglect of his plight, he must confront the chaos both in space and within himself. This New Wave science fiction tale explores themes of mental strain and the darker side of human ambition, enhanced by an afterward from Umberto Rossi.