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Only 12 humans have ever set foot on the Moon, and the last lunar explorer landed over 50 years ago. But that’s all set to change in the next few years, as new manned missions to the Moon are planned. This time the goal isn’t just to visit the Moon; the long-term plan is to establish a colony that could serve as a springboard for explore Mars and, eventually, the rest of our Solar System.
Written by the authors of the award-winning Moving to Mars, this book will take you on your own journey to explore the Moon. It traces our relationship with the Moon, from its role in ancient folklore through to President Kennedy and the Space Race. You’ll discover how it was formed, why landing on it first became the ultimate prize of the Space Race, what would happen to Earth if the Moon weren’t there, and how it might – in the not-so-distant future – become a base from which we may one day use to explore other planets. So, climb into your space suit and get ready to take your first small step on the Moon!
Eduard Altarriba is a graphic designer and illustrator. He runs Alababalà, a studio producing games, exhibitions, animation, apps and practical and fun workbooks for children.
Sheddad Kaid-Salah Ferrón is a physicist and chemist who is passionate about knowledge. He loves explaining science, especially to young people. He writes popular science books for anyone who is curious about the world around us.
Guillem Anglada-Escudé holds a Doctorate in astrophysics and an expert in observational astronomy and the search for life beyond Earth. In 2016, he led the team that discovered Proxima B. He has worked in academic institutions and in collaboration with museums and international organizations throughout the world.
Miquel Sureda Anfres is a physicist and has a doctorate in aerospace engineering at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. He specializes in research into space exploration and sustainable planetary settlements. He dedicates his free time to teaching science to a mainstream audience through his Gaia Ciencia project.
4 Mythology
6 Earth and the Moon
8 How the Moon was Formed
10 Orbits and Phases
12 The Moon is Moving Away!
14 Eclipses
16 Earth without the Moon?
18 Gravity
20 Climate and Conditions
22 Magnetic Fields
24 Water and Minerals
26 The Dream of Reaching the Moon
28 Mission: The Moon
30 The Space Race
32 Rockets
34 Space Suits
36 Lunar Vehicles
38 Apollo Missions
40 Robotic Exploration
42 Future Missions
44 A First Lunar Base
46 A Permanent Lunar Base
48 Life on the Moon
50 Jobs and Research at the Lunar Base
52 Resources and the Earth’s Economy
54 Space Laws and Treaties