Terry Virts

About the Author

Terry Virts is a former NASA astronaut, U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, and seasoned space explorer who spent 200 days aboard the International Space Station as commander of Expedition 42. With a career spanning over 3,000 flight hours in more than 25 different aircraft, Virts has flown combat missions and led complex spacewalks, amassing a wealth of firsthand experiences in the cosmos. Transitioning from the stars to the page, he now shares his extraordinary adventures through writing, offering readers an unparalleled glimpse into the rigors and wonders of space travel. In his acclaimed book How to Astronaut: An Insider's Guide to Leaving Planet Earth, Virts demystifies the astronaut selection process, training regimens, and daily life in orbit, blending technical insights with personal anecdotes to inspire awe and curiosity about humanity's reach beyond our planet.