Space Journal Book Maps Cosmos from 17th Century
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- Space Journal is a new visual book published by Thames and Hudson that celebrates humanity’s perception and exploration of the cosmos from the 17th century to the present.
- Dallas Campbell, a BBC presenter, curated the book, weaving together archive memorabilia, revolutionary experiments and spectacular scenes to map real and potential encounters in the celestial backyard.
- Lucien Rudaux’s 1937 illustration from Sur Les Autres Mondes appears, alongside a 1969 photograph of Lyndon B Johnson watching Apollo 11 liftoff and a 1977 NASA picture of designer Hubert ‘Vic’ Vykukal modelling the AX‑3 spacesuit.
- Ryan Nagata models high‑fidelity replicas of historic spacesuits, notably Wiley Post’s 1934 pressure suit and the Apollo A7LB suit, highlighting modern craftsmanship.
- SpaceX’s Falcon 9 on a beach at Tresco, Scilly Islands is featured, illustrating modern space technology alongside historic artifacts.
- Jocelyn Bell Burnell is shown with the Cambridge radio telescope array in 1967, underscoring scientific milestones beyond astronautics.
Why it matters: Readers and educators receive a richly illustrated reference that unites centuries of space art, technology and scientific milestones, while publishers tap the book’s appeal to space‑enthusiasts, reinforcing the market for niche visual histories and inspire future generations to explore beyond Earth.
