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Blast Off!: Look Inside Spectacular Spacecraft

Name: Blast Off!: Look Inside Spectacular Spacecraft
ISBN: 9780241733127

Ben Elcomb

Romolo D'Hipolito

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Take a journey through outer space to discover how spacecraft changed the world, and how they might even shape our future...

From early rockets to distant space probes, learn what it takes to blast off from Earth and even live in space. With incredible cross-sections of 20 real-world spacecraft, discover what happens to them during take-off, what life is like inside the International Space Station, and what future missions to the Moon could look like.

20 beautifully detailed drawings and fascinating facts about spacecraft from across the world:

Discover real spacecraft from the world’s space agencies, including satellites, telescopes, space stations, probes and more, with their inner workings laid bare to delight curious young minds
Learn about space missions from history, as well as details about what the future of space exploration has in store
The perfect gift for space-loving children who want to learn more about the incredible designs that are shaping our understanding of space

Throughout Blast Off!, kids will be able to pore over large pages complete with detailed cross-sections and cutaways. Magnificent spacecraft and rockets are shown up close and in detail, including satellites, space stations, and space telescopes, with fun facts and details to spot. Each cross-section reveals the inner workings of a wide variety of spacecraft – perfect for inquisitive kids who love some space-themed fun!

Spacecraft shown as cross-sections include: the International Space Station, the Ariane 6 rocket, the Skylab Space Station, the Lunar Gateway, the Rosetta probe, Cassini-Huygens, Venus Express, Herschel Space Laboratory, The James Webb Space Telescope, and more.

ISBN: 9780241733127
Pub Date: 12th March 2026
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Imprint: DK Children
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 80

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