Movie · 1950
Is Destination Moon based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Destination Moon is based on the book Rocket Ship Galileo by Robert A. Heinlein (1947).
Rocket Ship Galileo is part of the Heinlein juveniles series.
The movie was released in 1950.
The book behind Destination Moon
Rocket Ship Galileo
by Robert A. Heinlein · first published 1947 · science fiction
1946 novel by Robert A. Heinlein.
Heinlein juveniles: books by publication date
- Rocket Ship Galileo (1947)
- Space Cadet (1948)
- Red Planet (1949)
- Farmer in the Sky (1950)
- The Rolling Stones (1952)
- Starman Jones (1953)
- The Star Beast (1954)
- Tunnel in the Sky (1955)
- Time for the Stars (1956)
- Citizen of the Galaxy (1957)
- Have Space Suit—Will Travel (1958)
Common questions
Is Destination Moon based on a book?
Yes. Destination Moon is based on the book Rocket Ship Galileo by Robert A. Heinlein (1947).
Who wrote the book Destination Moon is based on?
Rocket Ship Galileo was written by Robert A. Heinlein and first published in 1947.
Is Rocket Ship Galileo part of a series?
Yes, it is part of the Heinlein juveniles series.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Rocket Ship Galileo before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Robert A. Heinlein's books
- Starship Troopers (film, 1997)
- Predestination (film, 2014)
- The Puppet Masters (film, 1994)
- Starship Troopers: Invasion (film, 2012)
- Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars (film, 2017)