Kagaku Dojin Co., Ltd. Notable non-fiction Two books, “LIFTOFF” and “REENTRY,” tracing the history of SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, are being published simultaneously!

[Kagaku Dojin Co., Ltd.] [Notable Non-Fiction] Two books, “LIFTOFF” and “REENTRY,” tracing the history of SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, are published simultaneously! ​ Image
URL: Kagaku Doujin Co., Ltd. Press release: October 2, 2025 To Members of the Press [Notable Nonfiction] Two books, “LIFTOFF” and “REENTRY,” tracing the history of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, are being published simultaneously! Kagaku Dojin Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, President and CEO: Sone Ryosuke will simultaneously publish two books, “LIFTOFF” and “REENTRY,” on October 5th, tracing the history of SpaceX, the American space company led by Elon Musk, since its founding. SpaceX has firmly established itself as a private space company, building the Starlink satellite constellation and other projects. However, in its early days, it was a startup focused on rocket development and worried about running out of funds after a series of launch failures. We take a look behind the scenes to see how this startup has come to have such an impact on global space policy. It’s also worth noting that Shoko Nakagawa, a talent known for her love of space, has written a recommendation for “LIFTOFF,” and Soichi Noguchi, an astronaut who has flown on a SpaceX rocket, has written a recommendation for “REENTRY.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/85420/2/85420-2-58b6026c7977a7b7c81c5c1fa91c109b-1916×2700.jpg

Two books, “LIFTOFF” and “REENTRY,” tracing the history of SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, are being released simultaneously! ■What happened behind the scenes at SpaceX from its founding to its successful rocket launch: “LIFTOFF: Elon Musk and SpaceX’s Challenge: 2002-2008” This series covers the period from SpaceX’s founding in 2002 to its first successful rocket launch in 2008. During this period, SpaceX was merely a startup company aiming to launch the small rocket “Falcon 1” into orbit. However, the seeds of its later success were sown during this period. SpaceX took on the challenge of rocket development using methods that deviated from traditional aerospace industry methods. Get a glimpse into the unknown days of SpaceX, the company Elon Musk has nurtured with such passion.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/85420/2/85420-2-8b0a9bfe417e3fcbe5e0ead330d7ee32-1743×2560.jpg Photograph of “LIFTOFF” ■After accomplishing numerous great feats, will the grand ambition of “colonizing Mars” become a reality?: “REENTRY – Elon Musk and SpaceX’s Ambitions: 2009-2023” The period covered by this book is filled with incredible achievements, from the science fiction-inspired landing and reusing rockets to the
construction of the Starlink satellite constellation and the transportation of people aboard the Dragon spacecraft. But behind these spectacular achievements, troublesome problems also arise one after another, including seemingly insurmountable technical
challenges, unexplained explosions, and Elon Musk’s seemingly reckless demands. The work of the SpaceX people as they tackle these challenges is one of the book’s highlights. And will Elon Musk’s ambition since the company’s founding—to colonize Mars—someday become a reality?
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/85420/2/85420-2-ccb1d560b909c5a40b4460e0e2a976df-1743×2560.jpg Photograph of “REENTRY” ■Recommendation comments from Shoko Nakagawa and Soichi Noguchi Recommendation comment from Shoko Nakagawa I want to go to Mars someday! A passionate drama about people who are seriously building rockets to open up the infinite dream of space. SpaceX is a company where these brave people build an environment that makes research and development easy, shortcutting through obstacles. Space stories depicted in movies, anime, and manga may become a reality thanks to SpaceX! I felt like I could see the dazzling starry sky of the future between the lines! Do your best, don’t give up, SpaceX! Recommendation by Soichi Noguchi Innovation is ‘creative destruction’! Is Elon Musk, who continues to revolutionize
spaceflight, an antithesis to Japanese society, which is obsessed with predictable harmony? ■About the Author Eric Berger As the senior space editor for the technology news site Ars Technica, he covers everything from space ventures to NASA policy. Previously, he worked for the Houston Chronicle for 17 years, where his coverage of Hurricane Ike was a finalist for the 2009 Pulitzer Prize. ■Bibliographic information Book title LIFTOFF: Elon Musk and SpaceX’s Challenge: 2002-2008 Author/Translator Eric Berger / Shinya Iwasaki (Translator) Appearance B6 size, softcover, 392 pages Publication date October 5, 2025 Regular price 3080 yen (2800 yen) URL
https://www.kagakudojin.co.jp/book/b10135999.html Book title REENTRY: Elon Musk and the Ambitions of SpaceX: 2009-2023 Author/Translator Eric Berger / Shinya Iwasaki (Translator) Explanation Akiyama Fumino (Space Journalist) Appearance B6 size, softcover, 520 pages
Publication date October 5, 2025 Regular price 3520 yen (3200 yen) URL https://www.kagakudojin.co.jp/book/b10144221.html ■Publisher Company name: Kagaku Doujin Co., Ltd. Location: 〒600-8074 Yanagibaba Nishiri Ru, Bukkoji-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City Representative: Ryosuke Sone, Representative Director and President Business content: Publishing business (established in September 1954) TEL： 075-352-3373 (Planning and Sales Department) 075-352-3711 (Editorial Department) URL: https://www.kagakudojin.co.jp/