An astronaut’s guide to achieving the impossible
In this deeply inspiring book, part memoir, part guide; astronaut and cardiologist Dr. Eiman Jahangir invites readers into a journey shaped by war, rejection, loss, and an unshakable belief in possibility. Born in Tehran during the Iran–Iraq War and raised in Nashville, Jahangir grew up gazing at the night sky with two impossible dreams: to become a doctor and to travel to space.
After multiple NASA finalist rounds, he faced a choice familiar to anyone who has dared greatly: shrink the dream or redefine the path. In the new era of commercial spaceflight, he chose the latter. On August 29, 2024, he became the first Iranian American man to travel to space, proving that the road to extraordinary achievement is rarely straight.
Interwoven throughout his story are eight compelling interviews with modern space pioneers, including current NASA administrator Jared Isaacman; Nicole Stott; Sian Proctor; Kellie Gerardi; Hayley Arceneaux; Eytan Stibbe; Chris Huie; and Drew Gaffney. More than a space memoir, this book offers a hard-earned blueprint for purposeful living.
$26.00
49722 in stock (can be backordered)
Place your pre-order today and get a copy on release day,
August 25th, 2026.
With a purchase of “A Heart for Space: A Guide for Chasing Impossible Dreams” you’ll receive:
Access to Eiman Jahangir: Lift Off Documentary
Access to Introduction and First Chapter including the interview with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman
A Heart for Space App + Personal Launch Plan ($10 value)
Zoom session with Eiman when you order 5 copies ($100 value)
A signed photo of Eiman in his flight suit ($60 value)
A sticker of Eiman's personal flight patch ($5 value)