Requiem
Robert A. Heinlein · 1940 · Short Story
Explore this on the mapTrace its ancestors and descendants live in the tree.
It popularized the theme of private space exploration and the individual's lifelong dream of reaching the stars, contrasting it with commercial or governmental ventures.
What it is
An elderly space pioneer, whose dream of reaching the Moon was thwarted by circumstance, finally gets his chance through the efforts of others. It explores the enduring human desire for space exploration and personal ambition.