Assignment: Outer Space

Fear awaits ...... in the murky mists of outer space!

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Interplanetary News reporter Ray Peterson is assigned aboard a space station in the 21st Century.

Released: Aug 25, 1960

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Rik Van Nutter

Ray Peterson (IZ41)

Gabriella Farinon

Lucy (Y13)

David Montresor

George the Commander

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