Riding Rockets: The Outrageous Tales of a Space Shuttle Astronaut

Main Characters and Their Development

• Mike Mullane - The author of the book, a NASA astronaut who shares his invaluable experience of working in space. In the book, he recounts his journey to becoming an astronaut, the training, the challenges, and the joys of working at the space agency, as well as his three space shuttle flights, undergoing significant personal development and reflection on his role in space exploration.