



The novel won both the Hugo and Nebula awards upon its release, and is regarded as one of the cornerstones in Clarke's bibliography. The story is told from the point of view of a group of human explorers who intercept the ship in an attempt to unlock its mysteries. Set in the 2130s, the story involves a 50-by-20-kilometre (31 by 12 mi) cylindrical alien starship that enters the Solar System. Rendezvous with Rama is a science fiction novel by British writer Arthur C. Hugo Award for Best Novel, Nebula Award for Best Novel, John W.
