Write a short story (approximately 200-300 words) about a futuristic space voyage. The strict constraint is a lipogram: you must completely omit the letter 'e' from the entire text. The narrative must still be grammatically correct, evocative, and coherent. Focus on the sensory details of the spacecraft and the emotions of the crew. Do not use the letter 'e' in any word, including pronouns like 'he' or 'she', or common verbs like 'be'.