Dr. Leroy Chiao

Special Advisor – Human Spaceflight
Space Foundation

Educated as an engineer, Dr. Chiao works in business and academia. He is also a consultant, speaker and former NASA astronaut. Chiao grew up in Danville, Calif., and earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in chemical engineering from the University of California at Santa Barbara. A native English speaker, he also speaks Mandarin Chinese and Russian.

Participating Events

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

  • 4:00PM
    Personal Spaceflight (Concurrent Session)
    General Program
    Panel
    Location:
    International Center - SOUTH
    Moderator:
    Dr. Leroy Chiao
    Special Advisor – Human Spaceflight
    Space Foundation
    Panelists:
    Mr. Eric Anderson
    Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
    Space Adventures
    Dr. George C. Nield
    Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation
    Federal Aviation Administration
    Mr. Mark N. Sirangelo
    Corporate Vice President
    Sierra Nevada Corporation Space Systems

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