Artemis: Nasa's New Lunar Adventure

By Piers Bizony

Witness humanity's return to the moon in this breathtakingly illustrated and impressively designed insider account of NASA's Artemis program.

With the successful flight of Artemis I, NASA launched a bold new era of space exploration. Combining the powerful Space Launch System rocket with the Orion spacecraft, its next-generation deep-space system is sending humans back to lunar orbit for the first time since the Apollo era, and ultimately to the Moon's surface itself. This landmark program, developed in collaboration with international partners and private aerospace leaders, represents not just a return to the Moon, but a critical stepping stone toward Mars and beyond.
In Artemis: NASA's New Lunar Adventure, acclaimed space historian Piers Bizony delivers a visually stunning and deeply informed account of this historic undertaking. Drawing on privileged access to NASA and its contractors, Bizony combines authoritative narrative with captivating imagery to bring Artemis to life. Inside, you will find:

200+ extraordinary photographs from NASA and key partners, including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and SpaceX presented on large-format 12" 12" pagesBehind-the-scenes looks at mission planning, engineering breakthroughs, and astronaut trainingA clear, engaging narrative explaining how Artemis builds on Apollo while pushing far beyond itInsights from engineers, mission managers, and astronauts shaping the future of human spaceflightA global perspective on the international partnerships driving the next space age
Oversized and richly illustrated, this is both a definitive visual record and a compelling narrative of the most ambitious space program of the twenty-first century.

Perfect for space enthusiasts and gift buyers alike, Artemis: NASA's New Lunar Adventure captures the urgency, scale, and excitement of humanity's next giant leap--at the precise moment it is unfolding.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076038732X
• ISBN13: 9780760387320
• Release Date: April 2027
• Publisher: Motorbooks International
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 3.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 12.1" x 12.1"