A Canadian commander's first steps into orbital leadership
In short: Watch Chris Hadfield discuss the realities of life on the International Space Station during a live news conference from orbit. It captures a pivotal moment in Canadian space history as Hadfield prepares to take command of the outpost.
Chris Hadfield, a Flight Engineer from the Canadian Space Agency, conducted an in-flight news conference on January 10, 2013, from the International Space Station. The conference was held with Canadian media based at the CSA's headquarters in St. Hubert, Quebec.
Chris Hadfield reached the orbital base during December 21, 2012, and prepared to lead the facility as Canada's initial commander by mid-March 2013. His tenure in this position was slated to span the concluding 2 months of his 5 1/2 month assignment.
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