Overview

• Atmosphere follows astronauts Joan Goodwin and Vanessa Ford as they conceal a secret romance while pursuing careers in NASA’s 1980s shuttle program
• Reid centers the story on queer joy and the resilience of women confronting institutional and societal barriers at Johnson Space Center Critical reception has been mixed, with praise for Reid’s emotional depth and character work alongside critiques of pacing and overt political messaging
• Reid’s public coming out as bisexual in May has intensified debates over author identity and representation in queer fiction
• Laika Studios has tapped directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck to adapt the novel into a feature film