Ron Garan
Ron Garan is a decorated combat fighter pilot, test pilot, and astronaut who has spent 178 days in space, traveling over 71 million miles.
He has flown on both US and Russian spacecraft and completed four spacewalks.
Garan also participated in an undersea research mission.
Beyond his space achievements, he is recognized for his humanitarian efforts on Earth.
He authored "The Orbital Perspective" and has two upcoming books: "Floating in Darkness" and a children's book titled "Railroad to the Moon." Garan's experiences have shaped his perspective on global collaboration and addressing Earth's challenges.
