"Old Man" McKinsie got tired waiting for NASA. So he launched over one hundred 'one man' rockets into orbit. Staying in orbit they rafted together to form a permanent Earthstation, fixing satellites and the like to earn a living. Until one of them, Jim-88, found something out past Mars. With a great secret uncovered, Earth had to grow up quickly and learn to defend itself. Fortunately, they were going to have help. The Crekie have been watching Earth...