Mary Robinette KowalScience Fiction · Fiction·b. 1969
Lady Astronaut
Lady Astronaut
Ongoing series · 1 booksAbout this series
After a meteorite strike in 1952 devastates the Eastern Seaboard, this series imagines an alternate history where the space race accelerates. Elma York, a former WWII pilot and mathematician, joins the International Aerospace Coalition to colonize space. This is a story of human ingenuity and resilience in the face of global catastrophe.
Frequently asked questions
What is the recommended reading order for the Lady Astronaut series?
The series is best read in publication order, starting with "The Calculating Stars," as the narrative follows a continuous timeline and character development across the books.
Are there any novellas or short stories connected to the Lady Astronaut series?
There is a prequel novella, "The Phobos Incident," which provides additional background to the events leading up to the main series.