Discover twenty-five extraordinary true stories of space exploration, courage, and discovery in this beautifully illustrated anthology from a leading expert in human spaceflight, bringing the people, missions, and groundbreaking achievements of our journey beyond Earth vividly to life.

Launch Yourself into the Great Unknown.

For generations, humans have looked to the stars and wondered what lies beyond. But only a remarkable few have dared to leave Earth behind and venture into space.

In Space Explorer, human spaceflight expert Libby Jackson brings together twenty-five extraordinary true stories from our journey beyond Earth. From the first humans in space and the historic Moon landings to life aboard the International Space Station, these remarkable accounts reveal the daring missions, groundbreaking discoveries, ingenious ideas, and unforgettable people who helped transform space exploration from an impossible dream into reality.

Along the way, young readers will discover that exploring space takes far more than astronauts and rockets. It takes scientists, engineers, innovators, problem-solvers, and teams of people willing to push boundaries, overcome extraordinary challenges, and imagine what might be possible next. Filled with stories of courage, curiosity, perseverance, and human ingenuity, Space Explorer brings both the triumphs and challenges of spaceflight vividly to life.

Beautifully illustrated and packed with fascinating stories from the history of human space exploration, this inspiring anthology invites curious young readers to discover the people and missions that changed our understanding of what humanity can achieve—and to imagine where our journey might take us next.