Young Stowaways in Space

Young Stowaways in Space is a science fiction novel by Richard M. Elam, first published in 1960. The story follows two orphaned boys, Garry and Patch, who dream of space exploration and accidentally become stowaways on the spaceship Orion, heading to the Von Braun Space Station. Their adventure unfolds as they navigate the challenges of being aboard a spacecraft, including a chaotic incident in a malfunctioning elevator just before launch. This novel is notable for its portrayal of youthful ambition and the excitement of space travel in the early days of the space age.