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On this episode of Beyond the Circle, we speak with Commander Chris Hadfield about more than just space. From teamwork that makes the impossible possible, to the dreams that push us beyond the horizon, to the community that connects us all, this conversation is about perspective, curiosity, and the stories that shape our world. Tune in for insights, humour, and a few moments that might just make you look at Earth, and each other, a little differently. See Chris Hadfield’s Generator, November 27th, 2025 at 8:00 PM. Live at Massey Hall, Toronto, ON.

In this inspiring episode of Books, Kids & Creations, award-winning author and host Tracy Blom sits down with Colonel Chris Hadfield — astronaut, fighter pilot, author, and the first Canadian to walk in space.You may know him as “the most social media savvy astronaut ever to leave Earth” (Forbes), from his viral zero-gravity performance of David Bowie’s Space Oddity, or from his best-selling books and hit shows on NatGeo and the BBC. But today, he shares something deeply human: how to stay grounded in an overwhelming world.From commanding the International Space Station to writing his new thriller Final Orbit, Hadfield reflects on perspective — how seeing Earth from space reminds us of our smallness in the vast universe — and how taking small steps every day is the real key to achieving your biggest dreams.We also dive into his latest novel, Final Orbit, a pulse-pounding continuation of The Apollo Murders series, exploring Cold War tensions, espionage, and the true story of Tsien Hsue-Chen, the brilliant scientist once exiled from America who went on to found China’s space program.🚀 Topics Covered:Lessons from life in spaceThe power of daily progressThe story behind Final Orbit✨ Tune in for a conversation that blends science, storytelling, and soul.Pick up a copy of the book today and follow Colonel Hadfield's Book Tour: https://chrishadfield.ca/books/

We’re kicking off our 5th season in style. On this episode of TFTB we sit down with Astronaut and Best Selling Author, Chris Hadfield . Among his many accomplishments he was the first Canadian to command the International Space Station, he was a Test Pilot, an Engineer, and now a tech entrepreneur. All of this experience elevates his latest novel, Final Orbit which is the third book in a series that began with the Apollo Murders . We talk about his books, and his new Podcast; Chris Hadfield on Energy . We also get a bit of life advice that might inspire you to do something big. Join us and let us know what you think! Check out the links below to discover the many cool things that Chris has been up to. Website : https://chrishadfield.ca/ Podcast : Chris Hadfield on Energy https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/chris-hadfield-on-energy/id1823300852?i=1000715572253 Please let us know if there is a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at talesfromthebridgepodcast@gmail.com Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

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To close out the year, in this bumper Space Special, Steve is joined by astronaut Chris Hadfield, trombonist Rosie Turton and composer Steve Thompson - all of them trombonists with a number of additional skills in their portfolio! Steve Thompson tells us about his project 1201 Alarm and how his album Hello World will be the first album on the moon! Then trombonist, composer and stalwart of the recent UK jazz revival Rosie Turton is in the studio to give us a binaural tour of the simultaneously most comedic and melancholy instrument of all: the trombone. And to close out the episode - and in fact the year - Steve interviews astronaut Chris Hadfield, former Commander of the International Space Station, experienced musician and bestselling author. Chris doesn't really do podcast interviews usually, so this is quite a coup, and in this extended, wide-ranging chat, Steve and Chris discuss the links between exploration and music, the evolution of music and its links to mankind's restless, travelling nature, international jam sessions on the ISS, and changing guitar strings in orbit. Wilton's Music Hall tickets: https://www.wiltons.org.uk/whatson/854-steve-pretty-and-friends-on-the-origin-of-the-pieces Steve's website: http://www.stevepretty.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/StevePrettyOnTheOriginofthePieces Chris Hadfield's Space Oddity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaOC9danxNo Chris' books: https://chrishadfield.ca/books/ Rosie Turton: https://www.rosieturton.com/ 1201_Alarm: http://www.1201-alarm.com/home.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Armaan and Fouad host Game Over: Toronto as Morgan Rielly and the Toronto Maple Leafs face off against Aaron Ekblad and the Florida Panthers, and they're joined by Canadian legends astronaut Chris Hadfield and rockstar Ed Robertson! Get all your Leafs post game reaction and analysis right here. On twitter you can find Harnish Patel at @Harnish_Patel96, Armaan Panthaki at @ArmaanPanthaki, Lauren Williamson at @Laureninthe6ix, and Fouad Suleiman at @Fouad_sports. 0:00 Chris Hadfield and Ed Robertson join for post game interview! 12:59 The Leafs win after a horrific start 19:30 Max Domi and Sam Bennett fight and Fouad is offended 21:20 Noah Gregor is awesome 25:00 the Leafs defence is still in shambles 28:00 Sheldon Keefe loses his temper on the Leafs 30:00 ANOTHER bench minor at the worst time 32:50 The Leafs lost, and then they didn't 34:00 Marner and Matthews are ICE COLD 40:00 The Presser Get Chris Hadfield's new book here: https://www.amazon.ca/Defector-Chris-... Buy some Game Over merchandise: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/game-... Join the SDPN Discord: https://discord.com/invite/MtTmw9rrz7 Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🚀🌟 Attention all Dream Big Podcast listeners! Get ready for a stellar experience as we rebroadcast our captivating interview with the one and only Chris Hadfield, Canada's first astronaut in space! 👨‍🚀🎧 https://dreambigpodcast.com/362 Step back few years ago(when Eva Karpman was just 8 years old 🥰 ) into Eva's conversation with this space exploration giant, exploring his three shuttle missions and life aboard the International Space Station. 🛰️🌍 Whether it's your first time or a revisit, this episode is sure to leave you starstruck! Ever wondered why astronauts can't have a simple bread sandwich? Or how many hours does it take to reach the ISS? 🚀🥪 Get your curiosity satisfied straight from our cosmic expert! From Chris's school life to the discipline and dedication that shaped his astronaut career, Eva covers it all. This episode isn't just about the big dream, it's about the journey to achieve it. 📘🎯 We delve into the nitty-gritty of space living, the challenges of weightlessness, and Chris's future plans for his astronaut career. Even when you're floating in space, there's no room for self-doubt! 🎈💫 Dive in and let Chris's story reignite your dreams, proving once again that the sky is NOT the limit! So, buckle up, Big Dreamers, we're all set for a cosmic adventure. The stars are waiting for us! 🌠🎉 https://dreambigpodcast.com/362 Links mentioned in this episode: Space Oddity music video Chris Hadfield’s Twitter Chris Hadfield’s YouTube Chris Hadfield’s Facebook Chris Hadfield’s Website Chris Hadfield’s Books We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: <a href="https:/

Cmdr. Chris Hadfield is a legendary NASA astronaut and best-selling author. We talk live about his two Space Shuttle missions, commanding the International Space Station, creating music in space, and his new book "The Apollo Murders", and audience Q&A. Special guests include Amanda Palmer (writer/musician) and Harley Finkelstein (Shopify President). Hosted by Adam Soccolich. Join us each week - live on Twitter ! EPISODE LINKS: Chris' Twitter: h ttps://twitter.com/Cmdr_Hadfield Chris' Website: https://chrishadfield.ca/ PODCAST INFO: Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/BestLiveAudio Podcast website: https://www.BestLiveAudio.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-podcast/id1657938930 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0DJbqY0su2fGT8849a5IRL RSS: https://feed.podbean.com/bestlivepodcast/feed.xml SUPPORT: Check out the sponsors, it’s the best way to support this podcast.

Today on Fanfare we are joined by one of the world’s most accomplished astronauts, Colonel Chris Hadfield, to host an imaginary dinner party in SPACE complete with theme, strict dress code, a chocolate wall, and some pretty astonishing views. It’s a good time to learn to eat without a plate (or gravity), because earlier this week, NASA’s Artemis 1 mission reached the moon with the most powerful space rocket in history. While the Orion capsule was unmanned, if we want to be aboard the next one, we’d better start training. Hadfield has spent a total of 166 days in space (we counted), beginning in 1995 when he first left Earth aboard the space shuttle Atlantis. On his second mission in 2001, he became the first Canadian ever to float freely in space, and in December 2012 he left the planet a third time and spent about five months as Commander of the International Space Station. From the ISS, he documented life in space for those of us on this planet, and recorded an entire album from up there, including his famous and moving rendition of David Bowie’s Space Oddity. On top of being a fighter pilot, engineer, astronaut, musician, and professor, Hadfield has written several books, including a bestselling memoir, An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth (2013), a children’s book, and a cold war moon mission thriller, the Apollo Murders (2021). Pack yourself a (literal) capsule wardrobe and join us–this episode is a blast. Write to us at fanfarefanmail@gmail.com Monica Ainley DLV @monicaainleyDLV Emma Knight @emmalknight Col. Chris Hadfield on Twitter @Cmdr_Hadfield Spacey tracks by DJ Monique: Dinner in Space with Chris Hadfield Playlist on Spotify Chris Hadfield’s books: An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth (2013) The Darkest Dark (2018), a children’s books Emma’s kids love The Apollo Murders (2021) Greenhouse rocket fuel! Drinkgreenhouse.com Use promo code: FANFARE25 for 25% off on your first order! If you’re in Toronto + area, use the same code for 25% off of the whole menu at Greenhouse.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the REACH team is over the moon to have a longform sit-down with renowned author, retired astronaut, and the first Canadian to walk in space, Col. Chris Hadfield. Then we get a visit from the icy moon of Jupiter, Europa (the great Kevin Vidal!), - all on this episode of REACH. Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written by: Sandy Marshall with Nate DuFort, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden. Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy Marshall Edited by: Nate DuFort Music composed by: Jesse Case Logo by: Steven Lyons Special thanks to Col. Chris Hadfield, renowned author and retired astronaut, and the first Canadian to walk in space. To purchase a copy of The Apollo Murders and The Darkest Dark, go to https://chrishadfield.ca/books/ . Col. Chris Hadfield photo credit: Shye Klein. Col. Chris Hadfield online: Website: www.chrishadfield.ca Twitter: @Cmdr_Hadfield Facebook: @AstronautChrisHadfield Instagram: @colchrishadfield YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisHadfieldAstronaut TikTok: @cmdr_hadfield Col. Chris Hadfield plays “Space Oddity” by David Bowie from the ISS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaOC9danxNo Europa was voiced by the great Kevin Vidal. You can catch Kevin on Working Moms, Strays, and Odd Squad: The Movie. Kevin Vidal online: Instagram: @notkevinvidal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevinvidalactor Twitter: @notkevinvidal Special thanks to Shannon Abbott, Cheryl-Ann Horrocks, Ashley Comeau, Janet Davidson-Marshall, and our REACH learning community. All about Europa: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/moons/jupiter-moons/europa/overview/ More about The Peepkins : Anna Faris, Maulik Pancholy, and Diedrich Bader star in this fully scripted kids story podcast. With original songs this show is perfect for screen-free listening for the whole family — just in time for the holidays. In the quaint, midwestern-esque town of Coopmore Ridge live an offbeat and somewhat insecure subspecies of the rural yellowfowl, Gallus Gallus-McDigitus Domesticus, otherwise known as Peepkins! Join eccentric, antenna wearing Commander Hatch (ANNA FARIS) along with her fearful but determined best friend Noah (MAULIK PANCHOLY) as they go on adventures and lift the town’s spirits all while trying to melt the icy heart of the menacing villain Baron Von Torius (DIEDRICH BADER). While they may be small, their emotions are big and ideas must be heard. From QCODE, the makers Hank the Cowdog with Matthew McConaughey and Cupid with Diego Boneta. All 10 episodes will be available for free, but QCODE+ subscribers get early, uninterrupted access to new episodes. Learn more at https://qcodemedia.com/qcodeplus.

🚀 The Future of Space video podcast is a candid and informal conversation, between myself and leaders, investors, innovators, educators, celebrities, movers, and shakers that are shaping the future of humankind into outer space. Like how two friends would chat and philosophe. With just one thing missing, a glass of wine! 🚀 Today's guest is Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield. Chris is one of the most seasoned and accomplished astronauts in the world and the first Canadian to walk in space. His Instagram account says he is a Spaceship Commander, TV host, public speaker, moustache aficionado, musician, professor, proud father, and loving husband. Chris is a multiple New York Times bestselling author. His latest book "The Apollo Murders" is a National and Amazon bestseller. Chris Hadfield https://chrishadfield.ca Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-hadfield-03263019/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/colchrishadfield/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Cmdr_Hadfield YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisHadfieldAstronaut Book Apollo Murders https://www.amazon.com/Apollo-Murders-Colonel-Chris-Hadfield/dp/0316264539 00:00 Introduction 01:00 3 words to describe space: INFINITE. ALLURING. DANGEROUS 01:29 What is the human story of going to Space? 02:55 The benefits of going beyond Earth 05:45 What Space will do for the Arts 07:46 The power of the Arts to unite the world 09:54 Music is a universal language 11:54 I was born a musician 13:59 My journey to being an astronaut 16:39 My path to the stars as a Canadian 20:00 The power of fictional writing 23:40 My creative process 31:14 Letting your creativity guide you 34:13 Apollo Murders 37:41 Growing up with dogs 38:18 How dogs make you open your heart 41:09 How dogs experience time through smell 42:17 How Space can unite 46:13 Conclusion

This week the REACH team is over the moon to have a longform sit-down with renowned author, retired astronaut, and the first Canadian to walk in space, Col. Chris Hadfield. Then we get a visit from the icy moon of Jupiter, Europa (the great Kevin Vidal!), - all on this episode of REACH. Hosts: Brian Holden and Meredith Stepien Written by: Sandy Marshall with Nate DuFort, Meredith Stepien and Brian Holden. Co-Created, Produced by: Nate DuFort and Sandy Marshall Edited by: Nate DuFort Music composed by: Jesse Case Logo by: Steven Lyons Special thanks to Col. Chris Hadfield, renowned author and retired astronaut, and the first Canadian to walk in space. To purchase a copy of The Apollo Murders and The Darkest Dark, go to https://chrishadfield.ca/books/ . Col. Chris Hadfield photo credit: Shye Klein. Col. Chris Hadfield online: Website: www.chrishadfield.ca Twitter: @Cmdr_Hadfield Facebook: @AstronautChrisHadfield Instagram: @colchrishadfield YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisHadfieldAstronaut TikTok: @cmdr_hadfield Col. Chris Hadfield plays “Space Oddity” by David Bowie from the ISS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaOC9danxNo Europa was voiced by the great Kevin Vidal. You can catch Kevin on Working Moms, Strays, and Odd Squad: The Movie. Kevin Vidal online: Instagram: @notkevinvidal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevinvidalactor Twitter: @notkevinvidal Special thanks to Shannon Abbott, Cheryl-Ann Horrocks, Ashley Comeau, Janet Davidson-Marshall, and our REACH learning community. All about Europa https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/moons/jupiter-moons/europa/overview/

Referred to as “the most famous astronaut since Neil Armstrong,” Colonel Chris Hadfield became a household name as the first Canadian commander of the International Space Station. A heavily decorated astronaut, engineer, and pilot, Hadfield’s many awards include the Order of Canada, the Meritorious Service Cross, and the NASA Exceptional Service Medal. Hadfield is also a bestselling author of four books, an acclaimed musician, and the host of two internationally acclaimed television series, including National Geographic’s “One Strange Rock.” The conversation kicks off with stories of Col. Hadfield’s out-of-this-world music career and viral performances, including his cover of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” performed on the International Space Station. Col. Hadfield also talks about the moment he was inspired to become an astronaut as he watched the first steps being taken on the moon back in 1969 as a young boy. As a fan of science fiction and all things space, it was like watching fantasy come to life. It was that moment when he made the conscious decision at 9 years old to become an astronaut—and he’s been working toward (and achieving) that goal ever since. When it comes to developing habits to achieve your dreams, Col. Hadfield believes it begins with having a few “right on the edge of crazy” goals you want to accomplish in life. You always have to have dreams or something you’re trying to accomplish. If you don’t know what your goal is, how do you decide what you’re going to do next? Then do personal inventory of what you don’t have or can’t do yet in order to achieve the goals you’ve set. Ask yourself, “What could I do now to learn a skill that will inch me forward toward achieving my goal?” “It is a joyful thing if every single day you are shifting your life a little bit away from where you were toward [what] you really value,” said Col. Hadfield. Adam and the Colonel also discuss how to stay motivated when pursuing your dreams. He reminds us to have the maturity and pause as we enter into a new situation and to always have our long-term dreams in mind. As you’re working toward your goal, find a way to make a daily living that is somewhere within that field or involving those things you find interesting. “Don’t let life randomly choose for you what you’re going to do. Be active in choosing your own life.” Episode Links: “Space Oddity” Cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaOC9danxNo https://chrishadfield.ca/books/ Order your copy of Start With A Win: Tools and Lessons to Create Personal and Business Success : https://www.startwithawin.com/book Connect with Adam: https://www.startwithawin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/REMAXAdamContos https://twitter.com/REMAXAdamContos https://www.instagram.com/REMAXadamcontos/ Leave us a voicemail: 888-581-4430

CERBA is hosting an exceptional guest on this episode of IceBreakers: a heavily decorated astronaut, engineer, and pilot - Colonel Chris Hadfield. Chris is an astounding pioneer of many historic "firsts": the first astronaut to operate Canadarm in space, the first Canadian to board and pilot a Russian "Soyuz" spacecraft, the first and only Canadian ever to command an International Space Station (so far). Chris is sharing his stories about living, working and playing music in space, his life in Russia and being an influencer. He is also talking about his new book, "The Apollo Murders" - an exceptional Cold War thriller from the dark heart of the Space Race, described as "Nail-biting" by James Cameron, another Canadian star, the writer and director of Avatar and Titanic. Related Links to the episode: Chris Hadfield - "The Apollo Murders" NASA Roscosmos Timeline: 00:00 Intro 00:40 Introducing Chris Hadfield 2:08 Is Chris Hadfield an influencer? 4:14 Music is everywhere (including the Space Station) 5:36 "Menya zovut Chris Hadfield" - studying orbital mechanics in Russian 9:13 What do astronauts do before launch? 12:28 Enriching life in Russian apartment 14:45 Life in space 20:44 "The Apollo Murders" - an exciting journey to an alternate past 24:43 The mission that never really happened or did it? 32:58 Back to the gravity 36:46 Democratizing space travel 40:14 How to land a "Soyuz" 41:30 What made Chris a leader? 42:01 What does the future hold for Chris Hadfield? 43:24 Will Nathan lose his moon estate? 45:44 Conclusion Icebreakers is produced by CERBA, an independent non-profit organization that promotes bilateral trade and investment between Canada and Eurasia. www.cerbanet.org

Rockets, rovers and reaching for the stars are undertakings rife with risk – but nothing worth doing is without it. On this special episode of @ Risk, Jodi Butts is joined by Col. Chris Hadfield and Dr. Farah Alibay to discuss how they engineered their successes in space, and other lessons relatable to our more earthy daily lives. To read the full transcript of this episode visit: https://canada2020.ca/risk-rockets-rovers-and-reaching-for-the-stars-with-dr-farah-alibay-and-col-chris-hadfield/

Rockets, rovers and reaching for the stars are undertakings rife with risk – but nothing worth doing is without it. On this special episode of @ Risk, Jodi Butts is joined by Col. Chris Hadfield and Dr. Farah Alibay to discuss how they engineered their successes in space, and other lessons relatable to our more earthy daily lives. To read the full transcript of this episode visit: https://canada2020.ca/risk-rockets-rovers-and-reaching-for-the-stars-with-dr-farah-alibay-and-col-chris-hadfield/

In this episode, we discuss what happened when our guest astronaut Chris Hadfield went blind during a space walk - and how he made it out alive. We talk about the mental toughness necessary to survive extremely dangerous situations like that, discuss in depth how astronauts deal with fear, look at the vital importance of powerful training to deal with huge risks, and much more with Chris Hadfield. Chris Hadfield, who the BBC called “the most famous astronaut since Neil Armstrong" has been a part of several space missions with the Canadian Space Agency and NASA. He served as Chief of Robotics and Chief of International Space Station Operations. Chris was the first Canadian to command the International Space Station and was awarded the NASA Exceptional Service Medal and inducted to the Canadian Aviation Hall Of Fame. In addition to his work as an engineer and astronaut Chris is an author, musician, and speaker. We discuss: The 3 key things that enabled chris to make it all the way through the astronaut selection process How Chris survived going BLIND during a space walk in outer space!! How astronauts rescue incapacitated crew in outer space How to cultivate the mental toughness to survive the most dangerous situations imaginable The learned and trained ability to deal with extremely complex circumstances Why Chris was an astronaut for 21 years and only spent 6 months in space, thats how important training is In outer space, you can’t count on luck, you count on your own learned ability to deal with the probable things that could go wrong How NASA develops training programs to do everything possible to be successful The vital importance of visualizing failure and understanding what could go wrong Astronauts don’t visualize success, they practice for failure, all the time Visualize failure, incrementally improve, don't count on luck NASA’s Recipe for Success The relationship between DANGER and FEAR Things don’t change whether or not you are afraid of them - the ONLY question is whether or not you are prepared Your body’s physiology reacts to being unprepared to a dangers situation with a reaction we simply call “fear” FEAR = LACK OF PREPARATION Perpetual fear = STRESS (and overwhelm) Listen to fear, but don’t keep fear from allowing you to dictate your life How do you change your own threshold of fear? Recognize real threats through the noise of the non threats if you dont know what to be afraid fo, then your afraid of everything the difference between belief and knowledge If you're afraid of a jaguar, should you be afraid of a kitten? One of the ways to increase your own significance is to exaggerate your problems Why the perception that the world is more dangerous now than ever is fundamentally flawed "The Sky is Not The Limit" Life is TOUGH and the earth is TOUGH - it’s been here for 4.5 billion years The perspective of an astronaut viewing the entire world from above Why Chris recommends that you should “aim to be a zero” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NASA Chris Hadfield, the guitar playing astronaut, the first Canadian to do a spacewalk, and the first Canadian Commander of the International Space Station, is speaking at the Jubilee Auditorium on October 1. Originally an engineer and Air Force fighter pilot, Colonel Hadfield went on his first space mission in 1995 where he completed the first spacewalk by a Canadian while helping to install the Canadarm2. He went on to do two more trips to space, one in 2001, and the other in 2012 where he took on the role of commander of the International Space Station. He has also served as NASA’s chief of robotics, CAPCOM, and NASA’s operation in Russia. Hadfield may be back on earth but he is certainly no less busy. He’s gone on to speak to students and adults alike all around the world. He’s written books, performed music, and become a major science communicator. We spoke to Chris this week about his university experience, advice for students, and how the fine arts and sciences connect. This interview is edited for length and clarity, but you can listen to the whole thing here: https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/gateway-presents/Chris+Hadfield+extended.wav The Gateway: What was your university experience like? Hadfield: I have two university degrees: my undergraduate in mechanical engineering, and my masters in aviation aerospace. I think university is a really interesting and important formative time. I’ve been a student my whole life, and the 21 years I served as an astronaut was very much me continuing to be a student. What kind of advice would you give to undergraduate students, particularly ones that are interested in pursuing careers in STEM? Well a couple things. Number one is focus intently on the core of your area of expertise. You should come out of an engineering or a science degree with a really deep understanding, at least at the undergraduate level, of the core subject that you’re studying. But at the same time universities shouldn’t just be about one thing. Universities generally have a huge variety of other things are

In this Food Non-Fiction podcast episode, we begin our interview with astronaut Chris Hadfield (concluded in part 2 of the space episode). We also speak to Andy Weir, author of The Martian (film adaptation out in theatres Oct. 2, starring Matt Damon). We ask Chris Hadfield what breakfast lunch and dinner are like in space and we ask Andy Weir about how he came up with the idea for his book.

Astronaut Chris Hadfield talks about what it takes to be an astronaut and his journey from being a kid in Sarnia Ontario to Commander of the International Space Station for 144 days. Join us for this feature 30 minute feature interview with one of the most famous Spacemen on this planet. @Col. Chris Hadfield @Cmdr_Hadfield #CmdrChrisHadfield

Chris Hadfield spent nearly five months on the International Space Station. NASA , CC BY-ND Colonel Chris Hadfield is one of the most famous astronauts on Earth. Through the creative use of social media, he’s made space exciting and accessible to new generations of enthusiasts, most notably through his performance of David Bowie’s Space Oddity while on board the International Space Station. In this interview, I ask Chris about human-machine relations, lessons for the Australian space program and his favourite bit of space junk. Chris Hadfield is a guest at the Melbourne Writers Festival. Details here . Read more coverage of the Melbourne Writers’ Festival. Listen to other podcast episodes here . Alice Gorman does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Chris Hadfield: An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth Author of the New York Times Bestseller: An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth: What Going To Space Taught Me About Ingenuity, Determination, and Being Prepared for Anything * “So many people in life, maybe without even acknowledging it to themselves, let fear dictate a lot of their decision-making.” -Chris Hadfield Some keys to balancing sweating the small stuff and avoiding micromanagement Visualize it going perfectly Visualize failure before it has happened What’s the most likely 10 things to go wrong? Let’s simulate them and figure out how we will react to them Then run the simulation again to find the best plan and change behavior Aim to be a zero Begin by soaking up what’s going on and seeing what’s happening Recognize the necessity to become educated and understand the subtleties of the environment How to be successful at work and have a personal and private life that is successful and balanced Clearly understand what people are trying to accomplish in a family Make nobody’s sense of self worth dependent on anyone else’s identity The good intentions of the day are always often sacrificed on the altar of reality How successful people deal with the “what’s next?” question “If I had ever said to myself that the only part about this job that I like, or that is worthwhile, or that is satisfying — is spaceflight, then I would have hated my life.” -Chris Hadfield What really matters is what I am doing today Question: How will you define success today? Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.