Space Exploration A5 Hardcover

£23.95
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Covers feature Katherine Johnson's original equations - the Apollo-era calculations that got astronauts to the moon and back
100gsm fountain-pen-friendly paper, UK-milled - independently verified not to bleed or feather
Lay-flat thread-sewn binding - opens fully flat, write without holding it open
Paper Type
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  • A5 Hardcover (21cm x 15cm)
  • 192 pages
  • 100 gsm fountain-pen-friendly paper
  • Opens fully flat
  • Handmade in the UK 

Ready for your next great idea, our Space Exploration notebook is perfect for calculating your Shuttle’s re-entry point, sketching the latest rocket technical drawing or your everyday journaling.

Featuring the original equations and writings of Katherine Johnson as a background and is overlaid with NASA's technical drawings of a variety of rockets, probes, flight paths and more

Whether you're treating yourself or searching for a meaningful gift for the science enthusiast in your life, this Space Exploration notebook is the perfect choice.

All orders are shipped from the UK within 24 hours (Mon-Fri)

United Kingdom

  • Free Delivery (£35+)
  • Tracked 1-2 days £3.95 
  • Express Next Day (order before 2pm) £6.95
  • Next Day Saturday (order before 2pm Friday) £9.95

USA & Canada

  • $19.95 USD (tracked 5-7 business days)

Europe 

  • €14 (tracked 2-6 business days)

Rest of the World

  • Tracked $29 USD (tracked 7-10 business days)

     

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    Due to the nature of international shipping delays are occasionally known to happen if a parcel is held at customs. We kindly ask you to be patient if your parcel is delayed. Please contact us at info@atomstoastronauts.com if the delay is longer than two weeks.

     

    Packaging:

    All our paper packaging is sourced from sustainably managed forests. All packaging including tape and box filler is fully recyclable (the packing peanuts are made of starch and can be treated as food waste) with the exception of the customs declaration plastic envelope for international orders. 

    Return your item up to 30 days after receiving it

    Email info@atomstoastronauts.com with your order number and we'll get everything organised. 

    Join 30,000+ academics, students, teachers & more

    Join thousands writing in their labs, lectures or living rooms in notebooks that reflect their passion for science

    Premium Paper - ink won't bleed through

    Your pen will glide over the surface of the fountain-pen-friendly, 100 gsm off white paper. The lay flat binding means you can write without holding it open

    Outstanding Quality - Crafted in the UK

    Our notebooks are designed, printed and bound in the UK. Quality you can feel from the satin ribbon, rounded corners to the thread sewn lay-flat binding 

    Inspired by History's Greatest Scientists

    Each notebook features extracts of the original works of Newton, Einstein, Curie and more. Write your own scientific legacy next to those of history's greatest scientists.

    "Space Exploration was one of the first notebooks I designed"

    "Space Exploration was one of the first notebooks I designed, and it's still the one I'm most proud of.

    I wanted it to feel like a blueprint or set of technical drawings produced by NASA. So that it makes you feel like you own a part of the Space Race story".


    Damian · Chemistry teacher & founder

    Why not a Leuchtturm or Moleskine?

    Paper weight

    Fountain pen friendly

    Lay-flat binding

    Made in the UK

    Free gift with order

    Atoms to Astronauts

    100gsm

    Verified

    Thread Sewn

    Printed & bound

    A6 notebook (£5.95)

    Leuchtturm

    80gsm

    Partial

    Moleskine

    70gsm

    Bleeds

    Questions we get asked

    Our paper is100gsm, independently verified as fountain-pen-friendly, off-white to reduce glare. Leuchtturm uses 80gsm, Moleskine 70gsm. With fineliners, ballpoints or fountain pens you'll notice the difference immediately - no bleed, no feather, no show-through. We've published a full pen test in the product images above.

    It's our most-gifted product. It arrives in protective packaging, looks impressive immediately, and the Katherine Johnson cover art consistently lands well with anyone who takes space seriously. Several customers have told us it's the first notebook their recipient has ever asked where it came from.

    Orders are dispatched within 24 hours Monday–Saturday. UK delivery options:

    Standard tracked (1–2 days) - £3.95

    Free tracked delivery on orders over £35
    Express next day (order before 2pm) £6.95
    Next day Saturday (order before 2pm Friday) £9.95

    Lined - best for writing, journaling, notes.

    Dot Grid - best for bullet journaling, sketching, mixed use.

    Grid Squares - best for calculations, technical drawing, graphing.

    Blank - best for illustration, freehand, no constraints.

    Not sure? Lined is our most popular - it's the most versatile.

    30 days, no questions asked.If you're not happy for any reason, email us at info@atomstoastronauts.com with your order number.

    We'll organise the return and process your refund as soon as we receive it back.

    Every order automatically includes a free A6 science pocket notebook (retail value £5.95).

    No code needed. It's added at checkout.

    The A6 is a different design - it makes a great companion notebook or standalone pocket journal.

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    • 5 stars: 46 (96%)
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    Abbie
    Nicely designed notebook

    Love the design of these books, nicely made. Only taken a star off as not sure if the pages are wavy due to damp storage in their warehouses or transport, see photo. Still usable.

    Abbie review photo
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    Daniel P.

    Amazing!

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    Callum
    Best note book i have ever had ( out of this world )

    i would give this 10 stars if I could, will be buying another when this one is filled

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    Mick M.
    Lovely notebook.

    These are great and exactly what I hoped for. Thank you.

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    Mark O.
    New notes

    I saw this notebook advertised and it just caught my imagination. Promptly sent with a free small notebook, I have already started making notes. I use fountain pens so paper quality is important. This is a delight to use and perfect for note taking

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    Tyler

    Great quality and design. 5 stars!

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    Richard G.

    Looks amazing and very good paper quality

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    Mike M.

    Order was dealt with promptly and goods arrived within a few days.
    Quality of the product is second to none.
    Support local businesses

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    Valerie C.
    Beautiful notebook

    Bought as a gift for a friend who is a teacher. Great quality

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    Diana B.
    Perfect gift

    My six year old grandson loves his new notebook! I have been asked where I bought it as he has friends who are desperate to get one.

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    R.W.

    Fabulously made binding and cover art! Can’t wait to gift one to my husband this Christmas!

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    S.r.

    Super cute, quick delivery and good quality 👌

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    Anthony P.
    Would love to buy your notebook.

    Great notebooks and will be back for a new book next year. They are fantastic If you have not got one, please order and enjoy them.

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    Anthony P.
    Perfect notebook

    Hesitated to buy this but Damian’s message pushed me because he knew I wanted one.

    I use the book as a daily note taker rather than scraps of paper or post it notes or even the back of my hand😂.

    Many thanks, Tony.

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    Megan D.
    Stunning

    Such a gorgeous notebook, the illustrations are absolutely stunning. Bought as a gift and she loves it.

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    SusanC
    Excellent quality

    So pleased with my purchase which was a gift for my husband - he was really pleased and the fact it is made in the UK is a huge bonus!

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    Hilary B.
    Well made and a lovely gift

    Really appreciated design and quality but too expensive to be a regular purchase. Thank you

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    Stephen S.F.
    Delighted with the books

    Great product. Ironically, a very good friend of mine, for whom I had bought one of these fine books as a Christmas gift, gave me exactly the same, also!😂

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    Stella

    Looked great thank you!

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    Matthew

    Perfect for writing with my fountain pens whilst indulging in my passion for space exploration.

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    Jithya W.
    Great quality!

    It was for a friend and she loved it. Delivered quickly and had great quality

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    Jane

    Amazing

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    Sarah S.
    Wow!

    As a self confessed space geek - this hits the spot a little differently to most other notebooks! Amazing quality and perfect size. My only grumble? I just want to sit and look at it instead of write in it!

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    Stephen

    As described.
    Not sure they’re any better than Leichturm 1917, but the themed covers are quite cool.

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    Alison
    Beautiful design

    Gorgeous rich colours and good quality paper. My son was very pleased.

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    Adrian G.
    Great Quality

    A very good notebook that has been well produced and looks great, thank you.

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    Carol W.
    Perfect gift

    Just what I needed for a geeky friend

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    Michael S.
    Awe inspiring

    I am never left staring at a blank waiting for inspiration when using these notebooks! The moment I look at the cover, the beauty of my subject, the joy of understanding fills my mind. Science in all its varieties has filled my heart since I first sat awed in wonder with an illustrated encyclopaedia showing dinosaurs, stars, atoms, rockets and so much more … for me these notebooks magically reignite that experience.

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    Kietha S.
    Beautiful

    Bought as a present for my husband who is a bit of a stationary addict. He loved it, said that the paper is amazing to write on.

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    Katherine S.
    Amazing notebooks, if you think you need one you definitely do!

    Absolutely love my notebook(s) hard cover so won't get wrecked whilst travelling, in the Lab, or sat in/on a Volcano taking notes. Easy for making bullet point notes due to the lay out and all round just blooming awesome! Will be purchasing more as they fill up!

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    Heather W.S.
    Beautiful notebook

    Absolutely delighted with the service and quick delivery. The details in the space cover is exception - I keep seeing something new every time I look at it.

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    Roger E.
    Beautiful notebook

    A simply handsome notebook, great for me as I use fountain pens.