Let 'Em Breathe Space!

Let 'Em Breathe Space! is a science fiction novel by Lester Del Rey, published in July 1953 in Space Science Fiction magazine. The story follows the crew of the spaceship Wahoo, which is overcrowded with eighteen men and two women on a perilous five-month journey to Saturn. As tensions escalate due to cramped living conditions and mysterious accidents, the crew faces the threat of murder, leading to a gripping mystery where survival hinges on uncovering the truth behind the sabotage. The novel explores themes of fear, distrust, and the psychological toll of isolation in space.