White Lion, London, 1974.  ISBN 0-85686-045-X.  Hard cover, 157 pages.  Former Library book.  Sound binding with a lean; a bit of edge, corner and spine end wear.  Dust jacket with price intact shows some edge wear; in protective clear library cover.  Library stamp on FEP and copyright page, partially removed library label on FEP; remainder of interior unmarked with occasional smudge and age spot.  ‘Barry Nolan’s space adventure begins when he rescues two men from a crashed and burning helicopter.  His bravery earns him a place aboard the Mary Jane, a rocket bound secretly for Venus to try and rescue three Russian explorers who are trapped in orbit round the planet.  Time is running short for the Russians, so the Mary Jane must take off immediately, even though she has not been fully tried and tested. .  Will the rocket stand up to all the rigours of this dangerous mission?  This is a fast-moving story of courage and excitement, by the well-known amateur astronomer and broadcaster.’ (from front flap)