The Astronauts is the first science fiction novel by Polish writer Stanisław Lem published as a book, in 1951.
To write the novel, Lem received advance payment from publishing house Czytelnik. The book became an instant success and was translated... Wikipedia
Originally published: 1951
Author: Stanisław Lem
Adaptations: The Silent Star (1960)
Followed by: The Magellanic Cloud
Original title: Astronauci