Tinkering is something we need to know how to do in order to keep something like the space station running. I am… — Leroy Chiao Copy Share Image
Donald Trump's administration is floating a proposal to return to the moon - and to shut down the International Space Station to… — Leroy Chiao Copy Share Image
One of the things, and the most exciting, actually definitely the most exciting thing is, having children. You know, I didn't have… — Leroy Chiao Copy Share Image
You might have heard about a transformation that can occur when someone first sees Earth from space - how it becomes harder… — Leroy Chiao Copy Share Image
I would say keep supporting space flight, keep telling the public and the politicians why it's important to advance science and explore… — Leroy Chiao Copy Share Image
Science does not just drive space travel - space travel also drives science. — Leroy Chiao Copy Share Image
I hope that China will continue with space exploration. It would be logical to have international co-operation. I hope that it will… — Leroy Chiao Copy Share Image
I don't think anyone flies into space without some form of fundamental introspection about what life is about. — Leroy Chiao Copy Share Image
I was a graduate student in 1984 when President Ronald Reagan called for the construction of a new space station. I knew… — Leroy Chiao Copy Share Image
Of course, you'll have to meet the physical and psychological demands. A space walk takes a lot of energy. — Leroy Chiao Copy Share Image
I remember taking a space walk on the ISS. There I was, wrench in hand, tightening bolts on a new module. It… — Leroy Chiao Copy Share Image
The United States ended the space shuttle program in 2011, after the ISS was complete. We gave up a national treasure forever. — Leroy Chiao Copy Share Image
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… — Leroy Chiao Copy Share Image
If you increase the number of rockets you build and you buy, then it's the scale of the economy, the price is going to… — Leroy Chiao Copy Share Image
I'm skeptical of claims that we've been visited by aliens from another planet or other dimension, but I don't rule it out 100 percent.… — Leroy Chiao Copy Share Image
On the mission I brought a flag from China, I brought the stone sculpture from Hong Kong, and I brought a scroll from Taiwan.… — Leroy Chiao Copy Share Image
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.… — Leroy Chiao Copy Share Image
I remember getting advice like, "Oh, do what interests you. Don't worry about tomorrow, live for today," kind of thing. And to a degree,… — Leroy Chiao Copy Share Image
When Russians were having troubles, the Space Shuttle supported the Space Station Mir bringing up much needed supplies and replacements, critical spares, really. That… — Leroy Chiao Copy Share Image
Tinkering is something we need to know how to do in order to keep something like the space station running. I am a tinkerer… — Leroy Chiao Copy Share Image
We were trying to do as much science as we could because that was the main purpose of the international space station. But without… — Leroy Chiao Copy Share Image
The space station mission was kind of the culmination of all of my experience of being a NASA Astronaut, so it had brought all… — Leroy Chiao Copy Share Image
The expense of getting into space is the rocket launch, the rocket itself. Rocket's right now, commercial rockets cost probably somewhere between $50, or… — Leroy Chiao Copy Share Image
If we're not able to launch our own people and operate our own spacecraft anymore then, you know, space - whether it should be… — Leroy Chiao Copy Share Image
