Google translate of archive.org snapshot https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=pl&tl=en&u=h...
TLDR: Deep space mission is send to a distant solar system where signals of intelligent civilization have been discovered. As they approach the planet all the signs, radio waves, artificial lights, etc progressively disappear. Meanwhile on the planet we are introduced to the society which solved all of the world problems by providing everyone with a job, all thanks to invention of a timed catalyst able to disintegrate any matter after coded period. Every item on the planet is programmed to turn into dust on expiry date, "durability of single-family houses - up to 15 years; passenger cars and their parts and accessories - up to 1 year; TV sets and radios - up to 1 year; clothing and footwear - up to 6 months; underwear - up to 3 months.", perfect planned obsolescence on a global scale. Unfortunately there is an accident at one of the catalyst producing plants at the time of deep space mission approach. Giant spill creates chain reaction eating everything on its way. Narrator goes back to the space mission, now landing on a barren planet, with astronauts embarking and looking around confused at the sight of an empty world.