From the Earth to the Moon

"From the Earth to the Moon" (1865) by Jules Verne follows the Baltimore Gun Club's quest to build a colossal space gun, aiming to launch a projectile to the Moon. The story intensifies when French adventurer Michel Ardan proposes traveling to the Moon aboard the projectile. The novel explores the challenges of the Moon-bound mission, incorporating accurate scientific calculations for the time. With the successful launch, Verne sets the stage for the sequel, "Around the Moon," delving into the astronauts' experiences during their interplanetary voyage.