Emily Rhodes

A bird’s-eye view: Orbital, by Samantha Harvey, reviewed

Six astronauts at the International Space Station observe the ravages on Mother Earth, but remain hopeful that mankind will find another parent planet

The International Space Station orbiting Earth [Getty Images] 
issue 11 November 2023
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    Samantha Harvey

    Jonathan Cape, pp. 144, £14

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