Design News x Maxon

This eBook, released during Design Week Space Week and sponsored by Maxon, commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing by examining the profound influence of space exploration on design and innovation. It explores how the historic event inspired advancements in materials, architecture, and systems thinking, while also spotlighting current efforts to design for future lunar and planetary missions. Blending historical reflection with forward-looking insights, the whitepaper highlights the enduring legacy of the moon landing on the creative and technical disciplines shaping tomorrow’s space endeavors.