Summary of Riding Rockets

Riding Rockets: The Outrageous Tales of a Space Shuttle Astronaut by Michael J. Massimino is an autobiography of the astronaut's career in the NASA Space Shuttle program. The book chronicles his journey from the moment he first dreamed of becoming an astronaut to his two space shuttle missions and beyond. Massimino takes the reader through his rigorous training, the highs and lows of his career, and the thrill of his first and second space flights. He also shares the complex realities of working on a space mission and the dangers that come with it. Massimino's personal insight into the human side of space exploration makes Riding Rockets an inspiring and captivating read.