Project Hail Mary

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Across
  1. 2. Planet considered for a solar energy absorption solution.
  2. 4. Central theme of the mission and the story.
  3. 6. Field heavily emphasized in problem-solving throughout the book.
  4. 10. Biological process crucial to understanding Astrophage.
  5. 12. MARY: Name of the spacecraft sent on the crucial mission.
  6. 13. CETI: Star system that remains unaffected by Astrophage.
  7. 16. Nickname for the autonomous probes used in the mission.
  8. 18. Microorganism causing the energy crisis on Earth.
  9. 19. Key challenge between Ryland and Rocky.
  10. 20. Last name of the protagonist, Ryland _____.
  11. 21. Last name of the scientist who discovered the solar dimming.
  12. 23. First name of the protagonist, _____ Grace.
Down
  1. 1. Astrophage's ability to imitate stellar radiation.
  2. 3. Subatomic particle involved in Astrophage reproduction.
  3. 5. Nickname of the alien engineer from Eridani.
  4. 7. Species name of the alien character Rocky.
  5. 8. SHIP: Type of spacecraft where the crew is in suspended animation.
  6. 9. Force manipulated aboard the Hail Mary for artificial effect.
  7. 11. First name Eva, mission commander overseeing Hail Mary.
  8. 14. Condition that afflicts Ryland Grace upon awakening.
  9. 15. Periods of radio silence during the mission.
  10. 17. Collaborative effort between human and alien.
  11. 22. Rocky is an _____ from another star system.