It's been over 50 years since Neil Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the Moon.

The History

The stories behind our space ventures are full of intense US-Soviet rivalry, scientific ambition, visionary leadership and determination.

Moonshots, SpaceX flights and International Space Stations are the culmination of a daring (and sometimes reckless) chain of projects. Read about how Nazi rocketry led to cosmonaut dogs, the 'giant leap', space stations, trips to Mars and beyond.

The People

Only a dozen humans have walked on the moon, but it took over 400,000 scientists and engineers to make it possible.

We salute the women and men who developed the technical means, crunched the numbers and did the testing, and the brave astronauts who put their lives on the line. From theoreticians and geniuses, to mavericks and flight controllers, these stories are unique and compelling.

Women of Space Exploration

1586 craters on the moon are named after men, with only 28 named after women.

Many female contributors fell victim to the boy's club of science. These include the 'hidden figures' of the great project, the 'human computers' who made it work, the high performing astronauts grounded by discrimination, or the astronomers we failed to recognise. Read their inspiring stories.

The Pictures

When Apollo 8 took the stunning photograph of earth rising over the moon's surface, it quickly became the most influential environmental picture in history.

Buzz Aldrin famously photographed the lunar surface, describing it as one of 'magnificent desolation'. Using the best of cameras, the space crews, probes and satellites captured images that continue to amaze us and shift our perspective. A universe of beauty for your coffee table.

The Business

NASA is the very definition of high stakes project management.

The challenges of pushing a team to achieve the impossible, to step boldly into the unknown, and to remain agile enough to respond to crises, are lessons in high performance excellence. See the influence on venture management, HR, risk assessment and big sky thinking here, and get in the moonshot mode.

The Techs & Specs

Perhaps one of the greatest engineering and scientific feats of all time, enabling humans to leave Earth ( and travel to another celestial body), required the development of new capabilities - many that previously hadn't even been thought of. The new technologies have made their way into everyday life; from robotics and computer hardware, to transportation and health care industries.

Astronauting for Kids

Being an astronaut is one of the classic dreams.

To face the infinite (with all the cool gear) and triumph against danger for the good of all is the highest adventure. Younger readers will find the best in space science, thrills and yarns here. To infinity and beyond!

Rocket Women: Inspiring Kids

Many inspirational women have been fundamental to the story of humans in space, from scientists to astronauts, to some surprising roles in-between.

Younger readers can learn about the unsung trailblazers behind these missions; from astronomers and boffins, to the astronauts breaking records on the International Space Station. Now women are leading the race to Mars!

Moongazing & Astronomy

We live in a time of extraordinary exploration, constantly discovering more about the far reaches of space.

Closer to home our only natural satellite continues to fascinate. Grab some gear and look to the heavens. It's time to moongaze.