Riding Rockets: The Outrageous Tales Of A Space... Apr 2026

: He was part of the 1978 astronaut group (the "Thirty-Five New Guys"), which was the first to include women and minority astronauts, leading to significant cultural shifts and tensions.

: Mullane reveals a world of "arrested development" among military pilots, featuring bawdy humor, pranks, and drinking games that contrast sharply with NASA's polished public image. Riding Rockets: The Outrageous Tales of a Space...

is a candid 2006 memoir by retired NASA astronaut Mike Mullane . It is widely regarded as one of the most honest and unfiltered accounts of the Space Shuttle era, stripping away the idealized "hero" persona to show the human—and often messy—side of the astronaut corps. Guide to Key Themes & Highlights : He was part of the 1978 astronaut

: Mullane doesn't shy away from "too much information," detailing the technical and embarrassing logistics of urine-collection devices and zero-gravity toilets. It is widely regarded as one of the