The Man In Space app has been released to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s historic first spaceflight in April 1961, and brings users a brand new way to explore the latest bookazine - of the same name - from Sky at Night Magazine on the iPad.
The app combines all the content of the printed version of Man In Space with a host of enhanced features and interactive elements exclusive to the tablet format. The app features over 20 integrated videos with footage ranging from Gagarin’s first flight to the latest launch of Space Shuttle Discovery. Other exclusive features include 3D views of legendary spacecraft which will allow users to examine them from any angle, and 360-degree panoramic views of the Moon. Plus there’s stunning images and themed photo galleries, and interactive infographics.
The app has been designed and built in-house by BBC Magazines Bristol’s Digital team using the Adobe Digital Publishing Suite.
Rebekah Billingsley, Mobile Devices Publisher for BBC Magazines, commented: “Our drive into the magazine apps market continues, this time with a one-off Sky At Night Magazine collector’s edition. The app uses the very best in tablet functionality from stunning photography on the back-lit screen through to some incredibly exciting interactivity; it’s a must-buy for all space fans.”
The Man In Space app is now available to download from the Apple App store, priced £2.99. The printed version of Man In Space is available to buy exclusively at WH Smith priced £6.99 or direct from the publisher at www.skyatnightmagazine.com/maninspace.
