Stuck in Space

How Would You Handle the Unexpected?

On the day of Starliner’s historic launch, Captain Barry “Butch” Wilmore expected to spend just over a week orbiting earth aboard the International Space Station. Instead, unexpected thruster failures extended his mission by almost 10 months.

But this wasn’t the first time his life unfolded differently than planned. Long before he faced uncertainty in space, God was preparing him on solid ground—through seasons of waiting, closed doors, the responsibilities of family life, high-risk combat missions, dangerous aircraft testing, and earlier space assignments.

More than a memoir, Stuck in Space is a testimony that the God who governs galaxies also governs the details of our lives. What feels unforeseen to us is never outside his sovereign plan.

Through honest reflection and firsthand experience, Wilmore shares:

• How God uses preparation seasons we may not understand at the time
• Lessons on leadership and perseverance under intense pressure
• The spiritual perspective gained from viewing earth from orbit
• Encouragement for trusting Christ when plans change without warning

When an eight-day mission stretched into nearly a year, Wilmore was sustained by the conviction that God is both good and sovereign. His confidence rested in the unchanging character of God—who is always working for his glory and our good.

This book serves as a reminder that Christians must anchor their confidence in the unchanging character of God, no matter how unexpected the circumstances they face.