Chris Hadfield

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Astronaut, back on Earth after 3 spaceflights. For events and media, please write to info@chrishadfield.ca Order books at

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1May 29, '23"By 2030, the Chinese people will definitely be able to set foot on the Moon. That's not a problem," Wu, chief designer of the lunar exploration program, said. Read:22.1×4.6M9.4k857192
2Sep 1, '24There are several noises I'd prefer not to hear inside my spaceship, including this one that @Boeing Starliner is now making.16.4×3.4M28k3.2k4.1k
3Nov 19, '24This will be very cool! Watch the Starship launch live, from high overhead on the Space Station! Fingers crossed for everyone @sen and @SpaceX.15.6×3.3M8.1k831367
4Aug 23, '23Congratulations ⁦@isro⁩ and all of India! You are there, safely and proudly on the Moon!15.6×3.3M92k6.2k195
5Aug 24, '23This is what landing on the Moon looks like - so many potholes to avoid! Note the 2 descent pauses to let the cameras find a flat spot, before success. Well done @isro!14×2.9M48k4.8k569
6Aug 20, '23So disappointing for all the scientists, engineers and explorers to see Luna 25 crash. All eyes now on India, attempting south Moon landing in 3 days. @isro12.8×2.7M38k2.8k178
7Apr 26, '23I wonder if the designers of the Arc de Triomphe had this in mind when they built it? (great photo by Stefano Zanarello)11.7×2.5M42k3.3k602
8Sep 13, '23My Starfield character looks rugged. @StarfieldGame9.2×1.9M31k1.6k404
9Jan 11, '23Cecilia Chirenti & her team discovered this pair of spinning neutron stars smashing into each other, forming a single massive star, then collapsing into a black hole. The sound8.4×1.8M17k3.2k921
10Apr 23, '23Having built launch pads of straw, wood, and brick, @SpaceX is now going to try water-cooled steel. Take THAT, big bad Super Heavy.7.6×1.6M8.6k405147
11Jun 2, '23Once you wipe the dust from your screen, the remaining blue dot is ... us. Our Earth, seen from Saturn by @NASA's Cassini. Wave!7.5×1.6M16k2.8k487
12Jul 14, '23India is landing on the Moon - launch in 7 hours! It'll take 42 days for #Chandrayaan3 to efficiently get there. Watch live: @isro7.0×1.5M18k2.9k621
13Nov 23, '24The beautiful artistry of pushing engineering to its limits. ⁦Starship hot staging ⁦@SpaceX⁩.6.6×1.4M9.2k904398
14Jan 15, '25Two spaceships are on their way to the Moon, launched together last night by @SpaceX. Soft landings to Blue Ghost (top) and Resilience (bottom)!6.1×1.3M10k1.4k316
15Dec 31, '16With celebrity death and elections taking the media by the nose, it’s easy to forget that this year saw a great many positives. Let’s look.6.0×022k14k6
16Jul 31, '25Canada has been to space so many times it's on our money.5.2×1.1M15k833332
17May 5, '24I was sitting in the front row of the audience, and saw that Heide’s body hadn’t recovered from spaceflight yet. Her crew mates were seated behind her, so they couldn’t tell. Glad 5.1×1.1M9.5k308393
18Nov 18, '23A very successful 2nd test flight of a complex new vehicle, with huge progress and learning. Onwards ad astra, @SpaceX!5.0×1.1M9.1k59371
19Aug 25, '23Long shadows when you drive near the Moon’s South Pole. The Sun is always close to the horizon, like a perpetual sunset.4.1×856k9.7k70198
20May 12, '13With deference to the genius of David Bowie, here's Space Oddity, recorded on Station. A last glimpse of the World.4.1×07.7k15k7
21Aug 17, '21Henry is magazine cover material.4.1×034k2k304
22Jun 6, '24Reentry heat is wicked - I've survived it 3 times. Learning a lot about the difference between simulation and reality today @SpaceX. Congratulations on both soft splashdowns - push4.1×851k19k1k303
23Oct 16, '24The arms that grabbed the @SpaceX Starship rocket out of midair, with people on top, for scale.4.0×837k12k943945
24Aug 1, '23Chandrayaan-3 is surely humming Fly Me to the Moon.3.9×827k8.4k42950
25Apr 9, '24Such a clear, hi-def view of the eclipse. Gives a real sense of the traveling darkness.3.8×797k14k1.5k1.3k
26Mar 14, '18Genius is so fine and rare. Goodbye Professor Hawking. You inspired and taught us all.3.7×024k6.4k14
27Aug 28, '18A clear way to watch the Earth's temperature changes over the past 137 years. (from historic & @NASA data, via @anttilip)3.6×013k9.5k378
28Jun 8, '24The brave man who took this iconic photo, one of the first 3 humans to ever leave Earth orbit and travel to the Moon, died yesterday. Bill Anders, I salute you.3.6×746k28k3.2k396
29Feb 2, '25That’s my Canada. Peaceful, trustworthy, supportive, world-class excellence. I stand on guard for thee.3.5×730k24k2.4k355
30Apr 3, '25Before I was an astronaut I was a test pilot, finding new ways to recover an F-18 after it went out of control. We learned a lot & made flying safer - but good to have an eject3.5×727k8.4k484452
31May 26, '20In case you're wondering what landing on an aircraft carrier looks like. Imagine it at night in bad weather. BZ.3.5×023k4.2k479
32Jan 11, '16Ashes to ashes, dust to stardust. Your brilliance inspired us all. Goodbye Starman.3.3×015k9.1k2
33Dec 17, '18Our entire Moon (including the side we can't see from Earth). Video from @LRO_NASA2.9×017k5.4k259
34Apr 6, '25I know of nothing better than holding my new granddaughter.2.8×596k30k489118
35Sep 29, '24Very good to see Suni & Butch's ride home, safely docked to the Space Station now for the next 6 months. So much work to do up there. Well done @SpaceX & @NASA. 4K video: @2.8×596k11k1k292
36Aug 8, '25Went to the Moon twice, flew in space 4 times, commanded Apollo 13 - Jim Lovell has died at 97. A superb, humble and inspiring man. Rest in peace.2.8×592k30k3k360
37Nov 28, '20Adam - I’ve been lucky enough to CAPCOM many spaceflights. We should talk space together. Take care, be good - Chris @RTELateLateShow2.7×023k1.4k74
38Apr 8, '24Wow! Like the universe just showed us a secret.2.7×571k9.8k1.1k485
39Feb 16, '25I marvel to have flown this beast to space and back. Picture taken by the Space Station crew - you can see into the Shuttle’s cockpit windows. @NASA2.6×538k17k1.2k837
40Aug 14, '23India and Russia are both landing on the Moon next week, targeting near the South Pole, where the water and eternal sunshine are. It's far harder than it looks - I wish both teams 2.6×535k12k88462
41Sep 12, '24The big, irreversible decision to open the hatch soon. If it doesn’t close properly, the crew would have to do an emergency deorbit with pressurized suits. Serious business.2.5×531k14k522384
42Sep 2, '17Tonight this woman returns from space, the all-time US record-holder. Commander Peggy Whitson PhD, you rock. Safe landing, @AstroPeggy!2.4×015k4.1k0
43Jul 24, '24“Anything to declare?” Apollo crew: “Moon rocks.” Best day in this Hawaiian customs agent’s life.2.3×473k7.3k1.1k333
44Jul 16, '22On this day in 1969 - Apollo 11 launched to the Moon!2.3×016k2.8k246
45Apr 21, '20Pilot tip - takeoff, THEN raise the gear.2.2×015k2.4k260
46Feb 14, '18Happy Valentine’s Day, from hearts on Mars, to you.2.2×013k4.6k4
47Mar 20, '21Iceland, yesterday. A peek into the inferno of our Earth. (video Chris Burkard )2.1×013k3.1k256
48Mar 9, '25The scramble alarm sounded, airborne within 12 minutes, I intercepted Soviet bombers in Canadian airspace multiple times in defence of North America. Risking my life in service of 2.0×419k12k1.8k205
49Oct 9, '17Mars has 5 million cubic km of ice, enough to cover the whole planet to a depth of 35 m/ 115 ft. Just need to warm it up a bit, @elonmusk.2.0×013k2.8k2
50Feb 27, '15Leonard, you lived long and prospered, and were an inspiration to me and to millions. Rest in peace.1.9×07.2k6.1k0
51Mar 4, '25Canada. World class in people, technology, trustworthiness, capability and future promise. I am proud to have served in combat, in research and in business, across the land and bey1.9×401k16k1.4k152
52May 5, '22Maracaibo, Venezuela at night, from the Space Station. (where I lived when I was just learning to walk)1.9×011k3k164
53May 28, '21If you’d said a year ago I’d be fully vaccinated by now, I’d have never believed it. Thank you scientists and everyone in health care!1.8×017k48815
54Apr 10, '19Maelstrom at the gates of Hell. First-ever image of a black hole, wider than our whole solar system. Einstein, we rejoice in your brilliance.1.7×011k2.7k38
55Sep 14, '22In 12 days we're going to try and deflect an asteroid by ramming it - to prove a way to protect Earth. The dinosaurs wished they had @NASA. Details:1.7×011k1.8k211
56Apr 4, '21Small dog who cast a large shadow, Albert reached the last of his days today. We were together for the quiet, gentle end of a fine, long life. A very good dog. I’ll miss and love y1.6×014k14515
57Apr 4, '18A country for all seasons.1.5×08.1k3k50
58Apr 12, '21This young man rocketed away from Earth, orbited once & parachuted himself to safety, 60 years ago today. I salute you, Yuri Gagarin.1.5×013k1.1k51
59Jun 2, '17Ignoring our changing climate is just sticking fingers in our ears & yelling "La La La" while the problem grows. We have one, shared world.1.5×07.3k3.5k0
60Jul 19, '22Meanwhile, the Hubble telescope says "take THAT, James Webb!"1.5×012k927211
61Sep 11, '24These 4 are depressurizing their spaceship to zero tonight - Sarah & Jared will go outside. First-ever use of the new @SpaceX spacewalking suit. That's no small step, @PolarisP1.5×305k11k1.1k154
62May 18, '20Memories of a happy flying day with Capt Casey. I stand and salute you, Jenn, high in the sunlit silence. @CFSnowbirds1.5×013k81217
63Oct 13, '24There was an enormous step forward in human capability today. Makes me even more excited for our collective future. Congratulations to all @SpaceX!1.5×304k18k1.1k188
64Feb 15, '25Our flag - a powerful reminder of Canada’s shared values, our tough resilience and our unique national identity. Proud to fly it internationally and beyond. (first unfurled 60 year1.4×297k12k1.3k93
65Oct 23, '21This is the Want Ad I responded to, to become an astronaut. Right there under City Solicitor.1.4×012k826130
66Feb 23, '21The landing on Mars, in 20 seconds. What we can do, together, is amazing. Celebrate @NASA!1.4×011k1.4k129
67Jul 20, '25Those three flew that rocket to the Moon, and with Mike orbiting, Neil and Buzz walked on the surface 56 years ago today. One of the greatest achievements in all of history, it sti1.4×290k12k1.5k212
68Sep 20, '21Home again. This image is so perfect it's surreal. @SpaceX1.4×012k61049
69Jan 15, '22Our amazing Earth - today's eruption of of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai volcano, from space. The shockwave through our atmosphere amazes me. (from )1.3×07.8k2.2k237
70Jun 18, '21Best rocket-landing-on-a-barge video I've seen. Congrats, @SpaceX!1.3×011k1k91
71Jan 21, '18I was in orbit during a US Govt shutdown. The Cdn Prime Minister tried to call, but no one was at NASA HQ to answer. I did talk to several nice people on the ham radio, though.1.3×07.9k2.1k0
72May 6, '2110,000 years of invention in 38 secs. I look forward to seeing this machine take us to orbit & beyond. @SpaceX1.3×09.9k1.1k70
73Jul 10, '22Wow! So rare to record live!1.3×08.8k1.3k354
74Nov 16, '17Moustache visible through the Shuttle’s window. Interesting how rough-textured the thermal blankets and tiles were. Amazing spaceship to fly - this photo was taken from Mir.1.2×08.2k1.8k3
75Aug 27, '25Congrats to the 10,000+ people who work @SpaceX - a hugely successful test flight today, after immense effort. Big step towards fully reusable spaceflight. Photo @johnkrausphotos1.2×261k10k785215
76Oct 31, '20Connery, Sir Sean Connery. A man whose style and presence inspired many millions, including me. Rest in Peace.1.2×010k92739
77Jul 16, '19Exactly 50 years ago, 3 brave men left Earth to walk on the Moon. "Astronauts report it feels good" #Apollo111.2×07.9k1.7k36
78Jul 16, '24Those 3 men climbed into that tiny capsule atop that huge rocket and left Earth for the Moon. Neil, Mike and @TheRealBuzz, I salute your courage and unending impact. 55 years ago t1.2×243k9.7k1.3k116
79Jul 1, '24No matter where you are, have a Happy Canada Day!!!1.2×243k9.1k78849
80May 30, '21Nighttime on the Space Station. Ethereal wonder.1.1×08.2k1.3k143
81Jul 4, '18Merci @_Amixem! Je suis vraiment très honoré et amusé.1.1×09k1.1k6
82Jul 6, '21View post on X1.1×08.7k98846
83Aug 26, '20I love this.1.1×09.1k88149
84Apr 22, '21Earth Day was the very first time I truly saw our planet. No filters or biases. Just all of us, together, through the thin plastic visor of my helmet. #EarthDay20211.1×09.1k81325
85Dec 23, '1938 years ago today, these kids got married. Thank you, Love, for the grand adventure so far. I'm excited for our next 38!1.1×09.9k17611
86Feb 21, '25The boys singing O Canada together in victory is beautiful. Touch my heart.1.1×224k10k40748
87Jun 4, '25Marc Garneau was my role model, mentor, 30-plus year close friend and a brave and exemplary Canadian for us all. My heart goes out to his family. The world has lost a very good man1.1×223k9.5k1.1k65
88Jul 13, '24Nice flight today - my 8-yr-old granddaughter took this awesome shot as we turned over Niagara Falls.1.0×220k9.3k32689
89Jun 6, '20What a superb, hopeful, human thing to see from space.1.0×07.7k1.3k22
90Oct 29, '25It’s a beautiful city. Have a great game tonight, ⁦@BlueJays⁩!1.0×218k8.6k415239
91Oct 13, '24Wow - phenomenal!!!!1.0×217k9.9k51882
92Oct 22, '25The correct work attire. ⁦@BlueJays⁩1.0×215k12k38573
93Sep 11, '25Before he passed away, my father made sure his final crop of beans got planted. A lifelong legacy of caring for the land and feeding people. They’re growing well, Dad.1.0×214k13k404118
94Oct 31, '25Now that’s a Great Pumpkin. Go @BlueJays! (photo: David Moscrop)1.0×209k8.4k834104
95Dec 23, '21So many amazing roads travelled together since this fine day - Happy 40th anniversary, Love!1.0×09.4k9319
96Sep 16, '18Flying the Spitfire to honour Battle of Britain veterans. Thought of those young pilots the whole time.1.0×07.4k99518
97Sep 30, '25With enormous sadness we said goodbye to our mother today, Eleanor Hadfield. She gently passed away after 89 full years, with grace and in no pain, surrounded by loving family. Ete1.0×203k12k35379
98Nov 14, '20Ottawa is a colourful town - autumn photo from the International Space Station.0.9×07.5k69355
99May 31, '20I just stood outside and watched Space Station go over, chased by Dragon Endeavour. The coolest of sights!0.9×07.8k32715
100Mar 21, '25Welcome to the world, tiny, beautiful new granddaughter Wren Hadfield!0.8×159k14k26938

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