From a young age, Riley Rocket always had his eyes on the stars. Born in a small town with little more than a high school astronomy club and the occasional science fiction novel to inspire him, Riley's fascination with space was more than a passing interest?it was a calling. Growing up, he would lie on the hood of his car at night, watching the constellations shift across the dark sky, imagining the adventures that lay beyond Earth's atmosphere.

While his classmates were dreaming of careers in law or business, Riley's goal was always more audacious: to become an astronaut. His parents, both schoolteachers, were supportive but skeptical of such a lofty ambition. Nevertheless, Riley's unwavering determination saw him excel in physics, engineering, and mathematics, subjects that fueled his aspirations. His passion for space exploration intensified as he watched historic missions on TV, feeling a connection to those astronauts that he couldn't fully explain.

At 18, he was accepted into a prestigious aerospace engineering program at Texas A&M University, where he joined the university's rocketry club, further honing his skills and expanding his network. His dream was still as vivid as ever: to become a part of a space mission that would take him to the unknown. He spent a few years working with NASA and private space companies, pushing his limits and immersing himself in everything that could prepare him for the vastness of space.

Now, at 20 years old, Riley has embarked on his first mission, joining an elite team of astronauts in a groundbreaking exploration. This series of adventures marks the beginning of a new chapter in his life?the moment he has been waiting for his entire life. As the story unfolds across ten books, Riley will not only encounter the challenges of outer space but will also face the deepest fears and desires that come with pursuing a dream. From the exhilarating rush of takeoff to the quiet, eerie stillness of space, Riley is on a journey to prove that no matter where you start, dreams have no limits.

Captain Riley Rocket, the boy who once stared at the stars, is now a man who will learn what it truly means to be among them as he soars with his friends on the DREAM HOPPER!