Writing

In addition to my upcoming book, I post articles on Medium.com

Writing

In addition to my upcoming book, I post articles on Medium.com

I Wrote My First Book at Age 71. You’re Never Too Old to Start Writing

The Astronaut Who Almost Drowned in Space

The Woodpecker in Heat that Delayed a Shuttle Launch

I Taste-tested Space Food for NASA

That Time I Bought a Gulfstream Jet for NASA to Fly Astronauts Between Houston & Kazakhstan for Their ISS Missions

Personal Memories of the Skylab Program — Fifty Years Later

Ever Wondered Who Had the Idea to Fly a Space Shuttle Attached to a 747?

Peeing on bus tires and other Russian & American spaceflight traditions and superstitions

How NASA Decided Where to Display the Space Shuttle Orbiters

Here’s Why Only 2 Trees Have Colored Lights in NASA’s Astronaut Memorial Grove During the Holidays

How the All Astronaut Band ‘Max Q’ was Formed to Help Astronaut Morale after the Challenger Accident