Once Upon a Time in Space

Accompanying a new documentary series from the multi award-winning director James Bluemel, this lavishly illustrated oral history captures 50 years of space exploration. It features insights from the astronauts, scientists, engineers, astro-theorists, space tourists, and entrepreneurs who lived these extraordinary experiences.

This remarkable history accompanies the 4-part documentary series by acclaimed filmmaker, James Bluemel.

It's been 63 years since Yuri Gagarin became the first human to enter space. Since that momentous event, only 676 people have followed in his footsteps. However, thanks to significant technological advances that are gradually bridging the gap between our planet and the vastness beyond, this number is set to increase dramatically.

Once Upon a Time in Space narrates the human story of our journey thus far. It highlights the remarkable achievements, tragic losses, unconventional experiments, and the renegade characters involved, along with the ever-shifting power dynamics of space exploration. Importantly, it also explores where humanity is heading next.

The book features stunning full-colour photography from the personal collections of astronauts and NASA's archives. It tells the human story of space through intimate and powerful testimonies from those who have lived it: astronauts, scientists, engineers, and space tourists.

As we look ahead and begin to take the first steps towards becoming an interplanetary species, Once Upon a Time in Space brings readers closer to the incredible narrative of our next evolutionary stage. Life on Earth is poised to undergo a transformation unlike any before.