An excellent reference. This book has to be on the shelf of every space buff. --James Lovell, Commander, Apollo 13. Get the inside story on outer space from three-time shuttle astronaut R. Mike Mullane. A fascinating collection of honest, factual, from-the-heart answers to the most often asked questions about spaceflight and spacefliers. Required reading for all who aspire to travel in space. --Kathy Thornton, 4-mission Shuttle Astronaut, World Record Holder for Spacewalks by a Woman. A brilliant addition to the understanding of space flight. Only a man who has been there--outer space--and done that--fly the Space Shuttle--could render the complexities of flying in space so lucidly. --Walter J. Boyne, Colonel, USAF (Ret.), Former Director, National Air and Space Museum. A highly informative inside view of what astronauts really experience in space. --Ed Buckbee, Former Director, U.S. Space & Rocket and U.S. Space Camp. All astronauts have been peppered with great questions. Mike Mullane has great answers. --Vice Admiral Richard H. Truly, U.S. Navy (Ret.), Columbia 1981, Challenger 1983, NASA Administrator 1989-1992.