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Originally Published 3 months ago — by Space
Retired astronaut Chris Hadfield's new space thriller 'Final Orbit', set during the Apollo-Soyuz mission and involving Cold War espionage, is the third book in his series, blending real space history with fictional intrigue, and is scheduled for release on October 7, 2025.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Space.com
Astronaut Chris Hadfield, the retired Canadian Space Agency astronaut known for his social media presence during his time on the International Space Station, expressed his interest in flying on SpaceX's Starship for a trip around the moon. Hadfield, who is a consultant to SpaceX, praised the potential of the Starship and stated that he would love the opportunity to fly it. He also discussed the growth of Canada's space program and highlighted the upcoming missions involving Canadian astronauts, including Jeremy Hansen's flight around the moon with Artemis 2 and Josh Kutryk's mission to the International Space Station on Boeing Starliner. Hadfield also mentioned Jenni Gibbons as a potential future Canadian astronaut to set foot on the moon.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Insider
Astronaut Chris Hadfield, a former NASA astronaut, analyzed the space scene in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" where Star-Lord drifts through space without a helmet. Hadfield explained that a human could survive about 30 seconds without a spacesuit, but beyond a minute and a half, irreversible and potentially deadly damage would occur. He also discussed the accuracy of certain aspects of the scene, such as the swelling of the face and the crystallization, noting that while some elements were realistic, others were less accurate.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NDTV
Former astronaut Chris Hadfield praises India's technological prowess and highlights the importance of India's first solar mission, Aditya-L1, in understanding the sun's behavior and protecting Earth's electrical and internet grids. The mission, scheduled to launch today, will study the physics of the solar corona, solar wind distribution, and near-earth space weather. Hadfield also commends India's successful moon mission, Chandrayaan-3, and emphasizes the country's competitive advantage in cost-effective space exploration. He believes that India's push for privatization in the space sector will benefit both businesses and the Indian people.