Samantha Harvey wins 2024 Booker Prize for space-themed novel Orbital

British author Samantha Harvey has won the 2024 Booker Prize for her novel *Orbital*, which is the first space-themed book to receive the award. The announcement was made at a ceremony in London. Harvey is the first woman to win the Booker Prize since 2019. She receives a cash prize of £50,000. In her acceptance speech, she dedicated the award to those who advocate for peace and the Earth. Harvey expressed surprise at her win and shared her struggles while writing the book. She plans to use part of her prize money to buy a new bike.