Big Books of 2026
Genres

Aerospace


Aerospace Books

Skunk Works: A Personal Memoir of My Years at Lockheed
Failure is Not an Option: Mission Control From Mercury to Apollo 13 and Beyond
The Right Stuff
Introduction to Flight
Fundamentals of Aerodynamics
Ignition!: An informal history of liquid rocket propellants
Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13
Rocket Propulsion Elements
Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void
Fundamentals of Astrodynamics (Dover Books on Aeronautical Engineering)
Carrying the Fire: An Astronaut's Journey
A Man on the Moon
The Last Man on the Moon: Astronaut Eugene Cernan and America's Race in Space
Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery
747: Creating the World's First Jumbo Jet and Other Adventures from a Life in Aviation
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Kelly by Clarence L. JohnsonTex Johnston by A.M. JohnstonAlways Another Dawn by Albert Scott CrossfieldX-15 Diary by Richard TregaskisContrails Over the Mojave by George J. Marrett
Flight Test & Test Pilots
29 books — 4 voters
Fate Is the Hunter by Ernest K. GannThe Right Stuff by Tom WolfeFerry Pilot by Kerry McCauleyWest with the Night by Beryl MarkhamStick and Rudder by Wolfgang Langewiesche
Aviation, Aerospace and Flight.
158 books — 72 voters

Slide Rule by Nevil ShuteThe Right Stuff by Tom WolfeForever Flying an Autobiography of R. A. "Bob" Hoover by R.A. HooverSkunk Works by Ben R. RichThe Dangerous Skies by A.E. Clouston
Test pilots, flying and aerospace engineering
24 books — 3 voters
Aircraft Propulsion by Saeed FarokhiFlight Stability and Automatic Control by Robert C. NelsonAircraft Structures for Engineering Students by T.H.G. MegsonIntroduction to Flight by John D. Anderson Jr.Foundations of Aerodynamics by Arnold M. Kuethe
Aerospace Engineering References
16 books — 20 voters

The Martian by Andy WeirProject Hail Mary by Andy WeirThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas AdamsSkunk Works by Ben R. RichGemini by Jeffrey Kluger
Books for the Discerning Space Fan
35 books — 3 voters
Satellite Basics for Everyone by C. Robert WeltiEccentric Orbits by John BloomYou are Here by Hiawatha BrayPinpoint by Greg MilnerSputnik by Paul Dickson
GPS and Other Satellites
5 books — 2 voters

Quotes Tagged “Aerospace”

“ New airplanes are reshaping the future of aviation with advanced technologies focused on sustainability, efficiency, and passenger comfort. Manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus are developing next-generation aircraft such as the Boeing 777X and the Airbus A350neo, which feature lighter composite materials, more efficient engines, and improved aerodynamics. These planes reduce fuel consumption and emissions, aligning with the global push toward greener aviation. ”
― Blazing Perfection
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“ Sky is not the limit ”
― William Carbone
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Videos Tagged “Aerospace”

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Groups Tagged "Aerospace"

Reading Space "Through Literature, identify ideas that can contribute to the future of aerospace." This group…more
12 members, last active 10 years ago
Love aviation and aerospace? Join Women in Aviation-Land of Enchantment Chapter and explore a mi…more
1 member, last active 9 months ago
The Air and Space Book Club We launched this club to dig deeper into books about aviation and space and discuss them with ot…more
9 members, last active 3 years ago