Space Chronicles

An exciting, educational read about the visions, failures, and conquests of science.​

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Every voyage a story; every story a discovery. Who invented space rockets? How do you become an astronaut? ​

Written by two physicists working closely with space crews, this illustrated collection unveils the thrill of space exploration – from Yuri Gagarin to Samantha Cristoforetti. ​

Packed with behind-the-scenes anecdotes, dangerous missions, and NASA color photos, it brings cosmic history to life.​

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Key points:

◊ Written by space exploration experts​

Authored by two physicists working directly ​with space crews, bringing true insider authority​ to the narrative. ​

​◊ A rich, multi-layered narrative​

Seamlessly blends history, news reports, ​real-life accounts, and solid scientific facts ​about astronauts into compelling stories.​

Awards:

⭐ 2021​ Italian National ​Non-Ficiton Award  “UN LIBRO PER L’AMBIENTE”

Authors & Illustrator

Ettore Perozzi (author)​

Specialized in celestial mechanics and interplanetary missions, this physicist recently retired as Space Risk Protection Expert at the Italian Space Agency (ASI). Asteroid 10027 is named in his honor.​

​Simonetta Di Pippo (author)​

Internationally acclaimed astrophysicist, she serves as Director of the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and is former Director of Human Spaceflight at ESA. NASA’s European expert for Mars exploration, she has led major global space programs and was knighted by the Italian President for her contributions to space science.​

​Andrea Antinori (illustrator) ​

Trained at ISIA Urbino and Escola Massana Barcelona, he has been illustrating since 2013. ​A BCBF Illustrators Exhibition selection, he is an Andersen and Shanghai Book Fair winner.​