I had done everything I could do as an astronaut, and we have a long line of inexperienced astronauts waiting for their first missions, and so my role really should be to step aside and help them prepare for their missions, rather than to try to get another mission. Leroy Chiao astronautinexperienceline share on social
I spent a lot of my time working in the American module, and he would stay in the Russian segment working on his things, and we'd meet up at meal times. So it actually worked out very well. Leroy Chiao americanlotmeal Change image and share on social
Well, it's still a bit uncertain, but I will do the consulting, and I'll see how I can contribute. But I'm sure whatever I do will involve the space program. That's where my passion is. Leroy Chiao biteconsultcontribute Change image and share on social
Our task was doing maintenance and repairs to keep the station in a good state for the return of the shuttle flights and resumption of major ISS construction. Leroy Chiao constructionflightgood Change image and share on social
I loved flying as much as I thought I would and continue to fly aircraft. Leroy Chiao aircraftcontinuefly Change image and share on social
Of course, you'll have to meet the physical and psychological demands. A space walk takes a lot of energy. Leroy Chiao demandenergylot Change image and share on social
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
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
One day, people will be able to buy tickets to visit space. Leroy Chiao buydaypeople 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
