Astronaut Mullane discusses space life and writing
NASA veteran Mike Mullane promotes his novel Red Sky in a Chicago visit, sharing spaceflight fears and family stress. He recalls a failed maiden launch attempt in 1984, explains risks of spacewalking and docking, and notes the emotional impact of leaving NASA after three shuttle flights.
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Mike Mullane
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Red Sky review blends space war and romance
Retired NASA astronaut Mike Mullane lauds Red Sky as a fast moving first novel mixing Star Wars era weaponry, spaceflight peril, and political intrigue with strong dialogue. O’Malley’s mission against a Soviet threat drives action amid CIA intrigue and male erotica, yet reader notes praise the page turning pace and cinematic potential.
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Mark O’malley
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Red Sky
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Fence Aims To Halt Brementowne Mall Cruising
Tinley Park plans a storage fence at 159th Street and Oak Park Avenue to disrupt late night car cruising. Police say 15 to 20 citations are issued on a typical Saturday as four to eight squad cars patrol. Young cruisers travel from across the south suburbs and Indiana. business owners hope the fence and stricter enforcement deter gatherings.
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159Th Street
Oak Park Avenue
Menard’s
James Wade
David Dorgan
Wade
Indiana
Harlem Avenue
White Castle
Venture
Cub Foods
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