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Chlorophane
Similar to chlorophyll but synthetic and far more efficient.
(From The Planet Strappers [1961] by Raymond Z. Gallun)
Air-Restorer Capsule
A device that re-oxygenates air in space suits.
(From The Planet Strappers [1961] by Raymond Z. Gallun)
Stellene
A tough, transparent material used to make domes or even spacecraft.
(From The Planet Strappers [1961] by Raymond Z. Gallun)
Sun-Powered Ionic Drive Motor
A rocket propulsion system that takes solar energy to power an ion drive.
(From The Planet Strappers [1961] by Raymond Z. Gallun)
Space Bubble (Bubb)
An inflatable spacecraft.
(From The Planet Strappers [1961] by Raymond Z. Gallun)
Trumps
Magical Tarot cards that permitted both communication and transportation.
(From Nine Princes in Amber [1970] by Roger Zelazny)
Bergenholm Drive
A device that renders a spaceship free of inertia.
(From Triplanetary [1934] by E.E. 'Doc' Smith)
Transkin
A hooded protective suit worn on Venus.
(From Parasite Planet [1935] by Stanley G. Weinbaum)
Mudshoes
Footgear specialized for the semisolid soil of Venus
(From Parasite Planet [1935] by Stanley G. Weinbaum)
Thermide
A chemical which, added to water, boiled and sterilized it instantly.
(From Parasite Planet [1935] by Stanley G. Weinbaum)
Ironing Robot
A robot that smooths the wrinkles out of clothing.
(From Iron (утюг) [1972] by Mikhail Mikheev)
Xixtline
Venusian drug provides a rejuvenate effect.
(From Parasite Planet [1935] by Stanley G. Weinbaum)
Radio Meteor Detector
A device carried by space ships that could detect meteors in space early enough to avoid them.
(From Islands of Space [1931] by John W. Campbell)
Televisiophone
A device that combines picture with sound for personal communication.
(From Islands of Space [1931] by John W. Campbell)
Normal Space
As opposed to hyperspace.
(From Islands of Space [1931] by John W. Campbell)
Flame Pistol
A hand-held weapon that incinerates opponents.
(From Invisible Ships [1931] by Harl Vincent)
Bee Wing
A flapping wing aircraft in use on Mars.
(From Slacker's Paradise [1941] by Malcolm Jameson)
Flat Photo
A two-dimensional pictorial representation of a three-dimensional real space. A picture.
(From Hyperion [1989] by Dan Simmons)
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