Science Journal, vol.5 no.5 'Man on the Moon'

Science Journal, vol.5 no.5 'Man on the Moon'

Copy of the Science Journal magazine, which focused on the Moon landings. At the time it was written (May 1969), landing a man on the Moon was slated for July of the same year – this magazine highlights the interest that was growing amongst the general public. Science Journal was published between 1965 and 1971, after which time it merged with the New Scientist – still running today, New Scientist is a non-peer-reviewed international science magazine.

The magazine has interesting perspectives that were prevalent to the launch of Apollo 11. Focusing on what was known at the time, the magazine speculates as to humankind’s future relationship with the Moon. It includes details on the Apollo programme, as well as articles on the expectations of the effect the Moon would have on the physical and physiological condition of the astronauts. It offers an interesting snapshot of humankind’s understanding of our nearest neighbour, prior to setting foot on it. It also has a feature on the physiological pressures astronauts would be under, as well as the expected likelihood of a colony being set up within 10 years.