From the moment they left Earth, to their splashdown landing in the ocean, we know it's not just us who were following along with the history making 10 day journey of Artemis II. If you're looking for a book that will continue to scratch the itch of reading and hearing about space, we have a few suggestions for you! Fiction, Non-Fiction, and something for the kids as well - read on to find some new reads that continue with the theme of exploring and learning more about space.
Orbital by Samantha Harvey
This short, reflective novel won the Booker Prize in 2024 for it's powerful observations about Earth from a group of scientists watching from the International Space Stations. It's one of those books that packs a punch, and leaves you thinking about not just space but also our own place within it in a new way.
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkin Reid
This is TJR's latest novel published last year, and it may well be my favourite - following an astronaut and a aeronautical engineer in the space shuttle programme of the 1980s. It's not just a beautiful love story, but also a love letter to family and friendship in the face of going further than ever before.
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Project Hail Mary is having a moment right now with the amazing new movie released. Read the novel about the impossible mission of one astronaut trying to save Earth, and the unexpected friend he makes along the way.
The Launch of Rocket Lab by Peter Beck
A stunning coffee table book full of awe-inspiring photography and remarkable behind the scenes interviews with Rocket Lab's team
The Launch of Rocket Lab by Peter Beck
You'll never guess how many stars there are in the universe, who the first astronauts were, or why sunsets are blue on Mars! Discover the answers to these and all sorts of weird and wonderful facts about what lies beyond Planet Earth, as you take this exciting journey into outer space.
I think the thing that we all found most fascinating about the crew of Artemis II was seeing how human they were - just like the rest of us they were full of hope and adventurous spirit. We may not all be able to take off into space, but thank goodness for books allowing us all to continue to learn and expand.
