The Locus Index states that the book was officially published in January 1993 but actually appeared in December 1992. However, the first hardcover edition states: "First published in Great Britain in 1992 by Legend Books."
| Year | Award | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Locus Poll Award | Best Collection | Nominee/Finalist |
| Date | Publication | Publisher | Type | Page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 1992 |
|
Rude Astronauts | Legend | Collection | |
| December 1992 |
|
Rude Astronauts | Legend | Collection | |
| April 1993 |
|
Rude Astronauts: Real and Imagined Stories | Old Earth Books | Collection | |
| April 1993 |
|
Rude Astronauts: Real and Imagined Stories | Old Earth Books | Collection | |
| March 1995 |
|
Rude Astronauts | Ace Books | Collection | |
| September 2013 |
|
Rude Astronauts | Open Road Integrated Media | Collection | |
| September 2013 |
|
Rude Astronauts | Open Road Integrated Media | Collection |