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Chris Hadfield 2016 Virtual Classroom (The Film)

2016 31 min
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A Virtual Classroom with the famous singing and tweeting astronaut is the perfect intro to Space School. Don’t miss Chris Hadfield talking about his exciting experiences as the first Canadian in command of the International Space Station. He shares the story of his amazing journey in a wide-ranging discussion covering the fascinating relationship between geology and space exploration and the surprising impacts of space travel on physical and mental fitness.

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Chris Hadfield 2016 Virtual Classroom (The Film)

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A Virtual Classroom with the famous singing and tweeting astronaut is the perfect intro to Space School. Don’t miss Chris Hadfield talking about his exciting experiences as the first Canadian in command of the International Space Station. He shares the story of his amazing journey in a wide-ranging discussion covering the fascinating relationship between geology and space exploration and the surprising impacts of space travel on physical and mental fitness.

  • director
    Dan Thornhill
  • producer
    Ross Johnstone
  • production coordinator
    Tey Cottingham
    Sophie Quevillon
  • studio coordinator
    Anne Koizumi

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Ages 15 to 18
School subjects

How are potential candidates for the space program screened and then shortlisted?  What factors make the psychological and physical training for astronauts rigorous? Map out Colonel Hadfield’s career; include education, professional achievements and hobbies. What are some of the concerns of being in space for such extended periods of time? Chris Hadfield is often referred to as a modern Renaissance Man—what qualities does he have that indicate that he is a well-rounded individual?