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Sixth grader Jamie's astronaut father is on the International Space Station for a mission to release nano-spacecrafts that will search for alien life. Meanwhile, Jamie has an alien encounter of his own at a local observatory. When the space mission goes awry, Jamie determines to save Dad's life himself. Believable characters and fascinating science bring this story to life; an author's note separates facts from fiction.