The most interesting thing was looking out the window and taking photographs of different places on Earth. Leroy Chiao earthinterestphotograph Change image and share on social
There is no one area of chemical engineering that specifically helped me in my career as an astronaut, it was more the general education in engineering. Also, it was a very difficult and rigorous course. So, it made me strong and resourceful. Leroy Chiao areaastronautcareer share on social
One day, people will be able to buy tickets to visit space. Leroy Chiao buydaypeople Change image and share on social
One of my challenges was to try to photograph the Great Wall of China. And I did actually take some photos, but it was hard to discern the wall with the naked eye. Leroy Chiao challengechinadiscern Change image and share on social
I think it's good to have competition. Now we have a third country that can launch astronauts, so it's good for all of us. It makes us a little bit more competitive and wanting to be the leader. Leroy Chiao astronautbitecompetition Change image and share on social
There were different challenges along the way. Certainly the food shortage was unpleasant. Leroy Chiao challengefoodshortage Change image and share on social
Tinkering is something we need to know how to do in order to keep something like the space station running. I am a tinkerer by nature. Leroy Chiao natureorderrun Change image and share on social
I'm Chinese-American, of course, and so it's very interesting to see China actually launch their own astronauts, becoming the third nation, following the United States and Russia, to do so. Leroy Chiao americanastronautchina Change image and share on social
