{"product_id":"dinner-with-an-astronaut-serving-space-stories-past-present-and-future-9781335000675","title":"Dinner with an Astronaut: Serving Space Stories: Past, Present and Future","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe inspiring journey of Leroy Chiao, one of the first Asian American astronauts in history, illuminating his remarkable path into space and the fascinating history of rocketry and space travel from its very beginnings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eImagine if you could sit down and enjoy a meal with an astronaut. What questions would you ask? What could you learn after a few courses? Leroy Chiao invites you as his guest for \u003cem\u003eDinner with an Astronaut\u003c\/em\u003e, an insightful and witty deep dive into the world's most unexplored realm: the cosmos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt just 30 years old, Leroy was selected by NASA as one of twenty-three members of the thirteenth astronaut group. As the first full Chinese heritage professional astronaut, he flew four space missionsthe Space Shuttle, Soyuz, ISS, and on spacewalks in both US and Russian spacesuits, and served as the commander of the International Space Station. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing his unique perspective from flying with fellow American, Japanese and Russian professionals, Leroy now answers your burning universe-spanning questions, such as: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is the new space race, and who are the next generation of competitors?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is NASA working on these days?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat feelings did you experience looking out at Earth from space?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat does the future of space exploration look like?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWill we ever make it to Mars?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSharing the wonders of space with those of us on Earth, Leroy details his astronaut training and otherworldly spaceflights. Gorgeously luminary and deeply profound, \u003cem\u003eDinner with an Astronaut \u003c\/em\u003einvites readers to join Leroy Chiao and take a seat at the table, for fans of Scott Kelly, Chris Hadfield, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, and for anyone who's been obsessed with the Artemis II moon mission.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Leroy Chiao\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hanover Square Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/16\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.14h x 5.76w x 1.03d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781335000675\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBruce, Victoria:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Victoria Bruce is a keen tramper and writer. Her popular social media and blog accounts Adventures with Emilie documented her and her young daughter's journey walking New Zealand's Te Araroa trail.Victoria is a media and communications advisor with a background in journalism and nursing. She has worked for news agencies in Australia and Southeast Asia, including the Australian Associated Press, \u003cem\u003eMyanmar Times\u003c\/em\u003e and Fairfax's \u003cem\u003eSydney Morning Herald\u003c\/em\u003e, and held communications roles with a number of public, private and non-profit organisations.Since completing Te Araroa, Victoria and Emilie continue to escape regularly into the wilderness. Together they love exploring Aotearoa's wild places, learning about the environment and conservation and doing their part to care for our beautiful countryBorn in New Zealand, Victoria grew up in Australia before returning to her country of birth as an adult. She currently lives in the South Island of New Zealand.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChiao, Leroy:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \"Leroy Chiao is a former NASA astronaut and International Space Station commander. He is a a professional international speaker, and a co-founder and the CEO of OneOrbit, providing keynotes and training to companies and schools. A veteran of four space missions, Dr. Chiao most recently served as Commander and NASA Science Officer of Expedition 10 aboard the International Space Station. He has logged over 229 days in space - over 36 hours of which were spent on spacewalks.\u003cbr\u003e\"","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Leroy Chiao \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48483449700509,"sku":"9781335000675","price":39.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_a3e12006-0b08-44f0-9ca6-c4a82ba01b2c.jpg?v=1782287645","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/dinner-with-an-astronaut-serving-space-stories-past-present-and-future-9781335000675","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}