1 / 5Once Upon a Time in Space: Our Journey Into the Unknown
Journey Into Unknown: Once Upon a Time in Space is a BBC documentary companion telling the human story of spaceflight through accounts from astronauts, scientists, engineers and space tourists. Full-colour photographs accompany the testimonies, with the book covering past achievements and losses as well as future space exploration.
At a glance
- Full-colour photography is described as drawn from astronauts’ personal collections and NASA’s archives.
- Personal accounts from astronauts, scientists, engineers and space tourists give the subject a human-focused perspective.
- The book covers spaceflight history, including achievements, losses and experimental efforts, alongside prospective future exploration.
Reference price: £27.00
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines first-person accounts from several kinds of people involved in or connected with spaceflight.
- Includes full-colour imagery and a broad historical-to-future scope.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | BBC Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 16 Oct. 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 320 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1785949802 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1785949807 |
| Weight listed | 1.19 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 19.7 x 2.8 x 25.2 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in the human stories behind space exploration.
- Fans of the accompanying BBC documentary series looking for a photo-led book with personal testimonies.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a technical reference focused on detailed engineering data. The supplied description emphasises personal stories and history.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Frequently asked questions
What is Once Upon a Time in Space about?
It presents the human story of space exploration, from notable achievements and losses to possible future journeys, using personal testimonies and full-colour photographs.
Who contributes to the stories in the book?
The description identifies astronauts, scientists, engineers and space tourists as the people whose testimonies feature.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 320 pages.
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