100 prompts for people stuck on the International Space Station, orbiting Earth: A Cosmic Collection of Darkly Funny and Existential Writing Prompts

Congratulations! You’re trapped on the International Space Station, floating 250 miles above Earth with nothing but instant coffee, questionable Wi-Fi, and the crushing realization that you forgot to turn off the oven before launch.

Whether you’re actually in orbit or just feel like life has left you drifting in zero gravity, 100 Prompts for People Stuck on the International Space Station, Orbiting Earth is here to keep your mind busy while you contemplate the meaning of existence… and how long your last bag of M&Ms will last.

From space-induced existential crises to the pure joy of watching Earth’s chaos from a safe distance, these prompts will spark your creativity, make you laugh, and maybe even prepare you for the day you eventually return to solid ground.

Perfect for writers, deep thinkers, and anyone who enjoys staring into the void—literally.

• “This book kept me entertained for at least 90 minutes, which is longer than my last oxygen tank check. Highly recommend if you enjoy contemplating your life choices while floating in a glorified tin can.”
  — Commander Greg “Zero-G” Thompson, Totally a Real Astronaut
• “I read this book while staring out the ISS window, and for the first time in months, I felt like someone truly understood me. Then Houston called and ruined the moment.”
  — Dr. Emily Vega, Space Philosopher & Snack Hoarder
• “A masterpiece of dark humor and existential dread! If I had to choose between this book and another shipment of freeze-dried lasagna, I’d pick this book… but only by a small margin.”
  — Lieutenant Jake Reynolds, Astronaut & Professional Overthinker
• “I laughed so hard I nearly unbuckled myself mid-orbit. 10/10, would risk floating away into the void again.”
  — Sergey Petrov, First Man to Spill Coffee in Zero Gravity
• “If you’ve ever wanted to know what it feels like to question your entire existence while looking down at Earth from 250 miles up, this book is for you. If you haven’t… well, give it five pages.”
  — Anonymous NASA Intern Who Accidentally Launched Themselves Into Space