Michelle Evans

About the Author

Michelle Evans is a distinguished aerospace historian and author whose passion for space exploration has driven her to chronicle the daring achievements of early space pioneers. With a background in engineering and a deep fascination with the human stories behind technological triumphs, Evans brings meticulous research and vivid storytelling to her work, illuminating the challenges and innovations that propelled humanity toward the stars. Her book, The X-15 Rocket Plane: Flying the First Wings into Space (Outward Odyssey: A People's History of Spaceflight), offers an engaging narrative of the experimental aircraft that bridged aviation and astronautics, drawing on declassified documents, personal interviews, and archival footage to honor the pilots and engineers who risked everything. Evans continues to advocate for accessible space history, inspiring readers to appreciate the bold spirit of discovery that defines our era.