Project Hush

Project Hush is a science fiction novella by William Tenn, written in the early 1950s. It follows Colonel Benjamin Rice and his team on a secret military mission to establish a permanent armed base on the Moon amid Cold War tensions. The narrative explores themes of secrecy and competition in space exploration, culminating in a twist when they discover an unexpected U.S. Navy base instead of hostile forces. The story balances suspense and humor, reflecting on the absurdities of military operations and the nature of collaboration in a highly confidential environment.