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Chris Hadfield's 'Final Orbit' Blends Espionage and Space

9/20/2025

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Chris Hadfield's space thriller, "Final Orbit," will be released on October 7, 2025, as part of the "Apollo Murders" series.
The novel delves into the 1975 Apollo-Soyuz mission, blending espionage with the early Chinese space program.
Hadfield highlights his development as a writer, noting significant revisions from the initial draft.
The protagonist, Kaz Zemeckis, is inspired by Hadfield's experiences with pilots and astronauts.
Extensive research underpins the plot's accuracy and complexity, appealing to fans of authors like Asimov and Weir.

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Story summary

Chris Hadfield's space thriller, "Final Orbit," will be released on October 7, 2025, as part of the "Apollo Murders" series.
The novel delves into the 1975 Apollo-Soyuz mission, blending espionage with the early Chinese space program.
Hadfield highlights his development as a writer, noting significant revisions from the initial draft.
The protagonist, Kaz Zemeckis, is inspired by Hadfield's experiences with pilots and astronauts.
Extensive research underpins the plot's accuracy and complexity, appealing to fans of authors like Asimov and Weir.