The Peacekeepers Book 18 Orbit

The Peacekeepers are presented with an offer to collaborate on developing a more powerful space drive system in exchange for fleet upgrades, prompting them to prepare their spacecraft, the Athens, for its first orbital mission. As their team advances the project, tensions rise with Russia, who are also racing to establish their presence in space. The story hints at unfolding diplomatic and technological competitions amidst a backdrop of international struggle.