Write a science fiction short story of at least 1000 words about a woman who is the last survivor on a damaged spaceship. The woman must use her skills and intelligence to not only stay alive, but also repair the ship's crucial mechanisms and systems so that she can make it back to Earth. The story should be written in a suspenseful and thrilling style that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat until the very end. Additionally, the story should explore themes of loneliness, resourcefulness, survival, and perhaps even the meaning of life itself.
This prompt doesn't seem malicious.