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Space Journal Chronicles Cosmic Exploration Through Art and Science

publication · 2026-04-09

Published by Thames and Hudson, Space Journal: The Art and Science of Cosmic Exploration explores humanity's relationship with space dating back to the 17th century. Compiled by BBC presenter Dallas Campbell, the book utilizes archival materials and images to illustrate our interactions within the cosmos. Featured is artist Ryan Nagata, renowned for his replicas of spacesuits, including those worn by Wiley Post in 1934 and the Apollo A7LB. Historical contributors include Lucien Rudaux, whose 1937 work inspired Chesley Bonestell. Notable events include former President Lyndon B. Johnson observing Apollo 11's launch on July 16, 1969, and Dr. Robert H. Goddard's 1919 paper on rocket capabilities. The Voyager Golden Records, launched in 1977, include greetings from humanity.

Key facts

  • Space Journal: The Art and Science of Cosmic Exploration is published by Thames and Hudson
  • The book covers space exploration from the 17th century to present day
  • Ryan Nagata creates replica spacesuits including Wiley Post's 1934 suit for Stafford Air and Space Museum
  • Lucien Rudaux's 1937 book Sur Les Autres Mondes influenced Chesley Bonestell
  • Lyndon B. Johnson watched Apollo 11 liftoff on July 16, 1969 at Kennedy Space Center
  • Jocelyn Bell Burnell detected pulsars with Cambridge array radio telescope in 1967
  • Dr. Robert H. Goddard's 1919 paper proposed rockets could work in vacuum
  • Voyager Golden Records launched in 1977 contain human greetings and music

Entities

Artists

  • Ryan Nagata
  • Lucien Rudaux
  • Chesley Bonestell
  • Hubert 'Vic' Vykukal
  • Ernie Wright
  • David Higginbotham
  • Jackson Adair
  • Lee Joncs

Institutions

  • SpaceX
  • BBC
  • Thames and Hudson
  • Stafford Air and Space Museum
  • NASA
  • Life magazine
  • Royal Astronomical Society
  • University of Cambridge
  • The New York Times
  • Marshall Space Flight Center
  • JPL-Caltech

Locations

  • Tresco
  • Scilly Islands
  • United Kingdom
  • Oklahoma
  • United States
  • Paris
  • France
  • Florida
  • California
  • Cambridge
  • England
  • Alabama

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