Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars

Eileen Collins, a pioneering aviator, shares her remarkable story for the first time in her long-awaited memoir, Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars. From her groundbreaking achievements as the first woman to command an American space mission and pilot a space shuttle, to her early days as one of the first female pilots in the Air Force, Collins' journey is one of perseverance and transformation. As one of the first women to earn pilot's wings at Vance Air Force Base and the first female instructor pilot, she broke barriers throughout her career. After retiring from the Air Force and NASA, Collins continues to inspire and lead as a member of numerous corporate boards and a motivational speaker on space exploration and leadership. This book is not only a testament to her extraordinary accomplishments, but also a source of inspiration and guidance for future generations. From her challenging upbringing as the child of an alcoholic father and single mother to her determination to pursue her dream of becoming an astronaut, Collins shares valuable life and leadership lessons throughout the book.