STS-92 Crew Interview/L. Chiao

The STS-92 Mission Specialist Leroy Chiao is seen being interviewed. He answers questions about his inspiration to become an astronaut, his training, and gives details of the mission, including overviews of the Z1 truss, the third pressurized mating adapter (PMA-3), the common berthing mechanism (CBM), and the spacewalks. He shares his thoughts on the role of STS-92 in preparing the International Space Station (ISS) for the first resident crew, Russia's contribution to the ISS, and the importance of the ISS and Space Shuttle in the future.