Project Hail Mary book cover design

I wanted to put my illustration and graphic design knowledge to the test by undertaking a project which would inherit both the image making process as well as the technicality of graphic design in creating a full cover spread. I wanted my designs to be slick and minimal alluding to only the important character and the nature or environment of the novel. Symbolizing the astronaut and the rocket ship. each design has its own dynamic setup and composition but all hold the same style of minimalism - in some way my designs could be made into celebratory milestone designs when published - 10 or 20 years anniversary etc.