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A stunning collection of space travel stories from science broadcaster, Dallas Campbell

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´I could have done with a copy of Ad Astra in December 2015!´ - Tim Peake
´A wonderful, wise and witty guide for space explorers everywhere.´ - Richard Osman
´A must read both for intrepid space explorers and misty-eyed dreamers. Now, to space!´ - Hannah Fry
´Few people are more knowledgeable, celebratory and witty about space travel than Dallas Campbell.´ - Adam Rutherford

Need some space?

For almost all human history we´ve been firmly rooted to the Earth. And, sure, it´s got some good things going for it: nice views, friendly inhabitants, good coffee. Air. But what if you want to get off?

Whether you´ve got itchy feet and need a bit of a break, or you´re looking for a complete change of scene, this book has all the information you´ll need to leave, with FREE expert advice from the men and woman who can actually make it happen.

Do I need a passport? How do I know if I have the right stuff? Can I take my dog? What space suit do I need? Where am I going to go? What am I going to eat?

As well as being a deeply impractical guide to getting off the planet, this is an eclectic and beautifully illustrated mix-tape of space travel stories - both real and imagined. From the migrating lunar geese that flew us to the moon in the 1600´s, to Elon Musk´s wild plan to get humans to Mars en masse in the future; from the history of early rocket science to the Soviet tortoises that secretly won the space race.

A collection for anyone who has looked up in wonder at the stars... And then wondered how to get there.

´The next best thing to actually heading off into space.´ - Jim Al-Khalili
´Few people are more knowledgeable, celebratory and witty about space travel than Dallas Campbell.´ - Adam Rutherford
´If, like me, you dream of going into space, this is definitely the place to start the journey.´ - Dan Snow
´A must have volume for astronauts and armchair astronauts alike.´ - Helen Sharman OBE
´Funny, factual and beautiful.´ - Shaun Keavney
´Read it, make notes, and be ready when the day comes.´ - Helen Czerski

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Campbell, Dallas
Dallas Campbell has presented some of the most ambitious landmark series across the BBC, such as City in the Sky with Dr Hannah Fry and Stargazing Live with Dara O´Brian and Brian Cox, which included broadcasting Astronaut Tim Peake´s historic live launch to the International Space Station and was nominated for a BAFTA. In 2014, Dallas embarked on a six-part international series for National Geographic and he continues to regularly present for the Horizon Guide series on BBC4. In 2016 he went back in time to re-create ´Television´s First Night´, for the 80th anniversary of BBC television. Dallas is a regular contributor to the BBC´s science magazine Focus, The Times´ Eureka magazine and has written for The Observer.

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