Astronaut Vitale the Great Experiment Part 1

In a future where humanity ventures beyond Earth, astronaut Jade Vitale faces an impossible choice: retire or undergo a radical experiment that will permanently alter her DNA to withstand the conditions of deep space, and never return to Earth. But Jade has never truly been alone—guiding her every step is Voice, a presence she has trusted since childhood. Only now does she learn the shocking truth: Voice is not human at all, but a member of the Astra, an ancient alien race that has been monitoring Earth for millennia.
As Jade and her fellow pioneers undergo genetic enhancements, they gain abilities once thought impossible—telepathy, Vitamin C synthesis, and a natural defense against cosmic radiation. Their mission is monumental: humanity's first leap into interplanetary space. But lurking in the shadows is The Outliers, a rogue faction determined to sabotage their journey before it can truly begin.
When a betrayal aboard their ship leaves Jade gravely injured—severing her connection to Voice—she and her team must navigate both treachery and first contact, all while hurtling toward the Moon. As the Astra finally reveal themselves to humanity, the very foundations of human destiny begin to shift. Now, on the edge of discovery, Jade and her crew must decide what future they will build—and whether humanity is truly ready for the vast unknown.
A pulse-pounding fusion of space exploration, genetic evolution, and cosmic intrigue, this gripping sci-fi adventure redefines what it means to leave Earth behind—because some secrets have been waiting in the stars all along.

NK Goddard doesn't just write science fiction — she channels it.
From the moment Star Trek sparked her imagination and classics like Dune and Stranger in a Strange Land expanded her sense of reality, NK knew that great stories do more than entertain — they awaken. They invite readers to question what's possible, explore what's hidden, and connect to something larger than life.
Today, NK brings that same spirit to her writing — blending hard science, deep metaphysical insight, and cinematic storytelling. Whether navigating alien diplomacy or inner evolution, her stories challenge readers to consider not only the fate of humanity, but the state of their own consciousness.
NK's creative process is grounded in two guiding principles: follow the muse with fearless originality — and then do the hard work to make it real. This means crafting ideas that are daring and visionary, then grounding them in deep research and realism. For Book Two of her Astronaut Vitale series, for example, she spent over six weeks studying the effects of radiation on skin — ensuring that every fictional element could stand on a foundation of scientific possibility.
Her breakout novel, The Great Experiment, is the first in the Astronaut Vitale series — a bold fusion of space exploration, psychic emergence, and soul-level transformation. In a world teetering between extinction and awakening, Vitale becomes both symbol and catalyst — asking the question, What if the next leap in evolution isn't technological, but spiritual?
Though her stories reach beyond the stars, NK remains deeply grounded in the Earth. When not writing, she explores the wilderness, researches energy systems and wellness sciences, and listens quietly for the next whisper of the muse. Her quiet trails, and the unseen layers of the natural world all fuel her storytelling from the inside out.
With each book, NK Goddard invites readers into a reality where science and soul, curiosity and consciousness, and truth and myth collide — not to confuse, but to illuminate.
If you're ready to explore worlds that feel as real as your own dreams — where imagination meets insight — you're ready for the journey.