The earth is suffering from overpopulation and depletion of natural resources. People have only one way out - to look for another planet suitable for life. But communication with ships moving at the speed of light can take years, so the Foundation for the Encouragement of Advanced Research finds a new way of communication - telepathy. Twins Tom and Pat act as liaisons between Earth and the ships, but when one remains on his home planet, the other explores the secrets Universe. Contents: Time for the stars (translation by V.P. Kovalevsky, N.P. Shtutser)