Leroy Chiao

Leroy Chiao is a retired NASA astronaut, scientist, and author. A veteran of four spaceflights, he has logged nearly 230 days in space, including a six-month mission as commander of the International Space Station. Born in Milwaukee and raised in California, Chiao holds a doctorate in chemical engineering and has performed six spacewalks. His experiences beyond Earth's atmosphere inform his writing, bringing a rare authenticity to stories that bridge science and humanity. In "Dinner with an Astronaut", he draws on his extraordinary life to craft a compelling narrative that inspires readers to look upward and dream beyond the ordinary.