The collection presents the best examples of foreign science fiction belonging to the “space opera” genre, the founder of which is Edgar Burroughs. The action of these books takes place in the boundless expanses of the Universe, inhabited by the most exotic creations of human fantasy, and the heroes are most similar to supermen. It's impossible to tear yourself away! CONTENTS: Andrew Norton. Sargasso in space. Translation by S. Berezhkov and S. Vitin Francis Karsak. Lions of Eldorado. Translation by F. Mendelssohn Arthur Clarke. Jupiter five. Translation by L. Zhdanov Jack Williamson. A look into the past. Translation by A. Teterevnikova Murray Leinster. First contact. Translation by D. Bruskin Murray Leinster. Ethical equations. Translation by N. Gal Robert Sheckley. The ultimate weapon. Translation by Yu. Vinogradov Robert Sheckley. Lifeboat mutiny. Translation by G. Kosova William Morrison. Bag. Translation by S. Berezhkov Henry Kuttner. Disguise. Translation by N. Evdokimova Arthur Porges. Chase. Translation by R. Rybkin Compiled by V. I. Markovich Translation from English and French Publication prepared by the Literary Agency “Valya Yarovaya” and published with the participation of the MP “Slovo”