Leroy Chiao

Quick Facts

Full Name	Leroy Chiao
Occupation	Astronaut
Date Of Birth	Aug 28, 1960(1960-08-28)
Age	64
Birthplace	Milwaukee
Country	United States
Birth City	Wisconsin
Horoscope	Leo

Leroy Chiao Biography

Leroy Chiao is one of the most popular and richest Astronaut who was born on August 28, 1960 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. NASA astronaut who was co-author and researcher of research on the Advanced Diagnostic Ultrasound in Microgravity Project.

The two He and Mark Kelly both served as commander of the International Space Station; he was aboard for Expedition 10, while Kelly handled Expedition 26. both served as the commander for the International Space Station; he was on board during Expedition 10, while Kelly was in charge of Expedition 26.

Leroy Chiao (born August 28, 1960) is a Chinese-American engineer, former NASA astronaut, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and engineering consultant. Chiao flew on three Space Shuttle flights, and was the commander of Expedition 10, where he lived on board the International Space Station from October 13, 2004 to April 24, 2005. He is also a co-author and researcher for the Advanced Diagnostic Ultrasound in Microgravity project.

Chiao was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and raised in Danville, California. He is the son of immigrant Taiwanese parents of Han Chinese ancestry who immigrated to the US from Taiwan. Chiao graduated from Monte Vista High School in Danville in 1978. In 1983, he earned a B.S. in chemical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. He later earned an M.S. and a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1985 and 1987, respectively.

He was married to his wife Karen in 2003. He is proficient of Mandarin Chinese and Russian.

Leroy Chiao Net Worth

Leroy Chiao is one of the richest Astronaut from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Leroy Chiao 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was employed by Hexcel Corporation from 1987 until 1989, when he was an integral part of the process manufacturing as well as engineering research teams in the field of high-tech aerospace components.

He flew on three shuttle flights before getting assigned to the International Space Station in 2004 He was also one of the very first American to cast a vote in the presidential election in space.

Chiao’s parents were both chemical engineers who immigrated to Milwaukee from Taiwan in the late 1950s for graduate school. Stressing a high doctorate level science education, his parents encouraged him to follow their lead and become an engineer. Chiao’s Aviator call sign is “Shandong”.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Leroy Chiao Dating?

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ISS Expedition 10 (October 9, 2004 – April 24, 2005), Chiao was the Commander of Expedition 10 on the International Space Station.

Facts & Trivia

Leroy Ranked on the list of most popular Astronaut. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Leroy Chiao celebrates birthday on August 28 of every year.

Chiao left NASA in December 2005 to pursue employment in the private sector.

What did Leroy Chiao do?

Leroy Chiao is the CEO and co-founder of OneOrbit LLC, a motivational, training and education company. He served as a NASA astronaut from 1990-2005 and flew four missions into space aboard three space shuttles and once as the co-pilot of a Russian Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station.

Is Leroy Chiao Chinese?

Chiao was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and raised in Danville, California. His parents were originally from mainland China and met while studying at a university in Taiwan before immigrating to the U.S. Chiao graduated from Monte Vista High School in Danville in 1978.

Who travels in a spacecraft?

astronaut , designation, derived from the Greek words for “star” and “sailor,” commonly applied to an individual who has flown in outer space. More specifically, “astronaut” refers to those from the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan who travel into space.

What does Chiao mean?

chiao in British English (dʒaʊ ) noun. a Chinese monetary unit equal to one- tenth of a yuan. (in Taoism) religion. the popular Tao chiao, the religious and magical aspect which became so closely intermingled with Buddhist beliefs and practices and adopted the pantheon of popular Buddhism.

Is Chiao a Chinese name?

Chiao Surname Meaning Chiao is a common last name found among Overseas Chinese communities around the world. In fact, “Chiao” is the transliteration of several different Chinese surnames. Its meaning varies depending on how it is spelled in Chinese, and which dialect it is pronounced in.