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Woman in the Moon (1929)

Earth → Moon orbit → Moon

No date is given in the story. 444,328 km in all on the map.

MoonEarth13To scale, seen from above.Date unknown: the Moon's place on its orbit is arbitrary; the ship takes the most efficient orbit.The swing around the Moon is drawn wider than it was.
  1. 1

    Launch of the Friede Earth · date unknown

    The rocket is rolled out of its hangar and lifts off from a pool of water.

    Friede

  2. 2

    Gustav found on board in space · date unknown

    The first stage is dropped and the boy stowaway Gustav turns up during the flight.

    Friede

  3. 3

    Round the Moon Moon, orbit · date unknown

    The ship loops around the Moon on a figure-eight course to reach the far side.

    Friede

  4. 4

    Landing on the far side Moon · date unknown

    Breathable air and gold; Manfeldt and Turner die, and Helius and Friede stay behind as Windegger and Gustav fly the ship home.