The Cold Equations

You've got a mission. Pilot your ship to the distant planet of Woden and deliver life-saving medicine to scientists that will die before another shipment can be sent out. Your ship is equipped with just enough fuel to get you there, carefully measured based on the weight of you and your cargo. As you near the planet, a warning comes on: the ship is too heavy. 51.2 kg too heavy. Just the right weig…