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With Earth's resources stretched thin due to overpopulation, finding and colonizing other Terra-type planets has become vital for humanity's survival. Although interplanetary travel is possible, it is both time-consuming and expensive. To address this, scientists at the Long Range Foundation develop the innovative Torchships. To facilitate instant communication between these ships and Earth, they explore an extraordinary solution: human telepathy. Tom and Pat, who have always felt a deep connection, are recruited to serve as the mission's telepathic transmitters and receivers. Their bond proves to be genuine telepathy, allowing them to communicate across vast distances without delay. However, the mission comes with a significant challenge: while one sibling remains on Earth and ages, the other travels through space, returning as a young man if he survives. This novel explores the complexities of time, connection, and sacrifice, drawing inspiration from the twin paradox in special relativity. Heinlein's work is recognized for its eloquence and technical innovation, reshaping the landscape of science fiction for future writers.