Leading US science fiction publisher Baen Books has launched the 2017 Jim Baen Memorial Short Story Award contest. Co-sponsored by the National Space Society, the contest focuses on realistic science-based stories of near-future space exploration.
Last year’s winner Aimee Ogden
The grand prize includes publication on the Baen website at professional rates, an engraved award, an assortment of Baen books, free admission to the 2017 International Space Development Conference, a year’s membership in the National Space Society, and National Space Society merchandise. The winners, including second and third places, will be honoured at the International Space Development Conference in May in St Louis, USA.