A historic shift in leadership aboard the International Space Station

Space · Published 13 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Experience the transition of command in orbit. This conversation captures Chris Hadfield's reflections on becoming the first Canadian to lead the International Space Station.

On March 13, 2012, Chris Hadfield officially took over as commander of the International Space Station from NASA's Kevin Ford. This marked a significant milestone as Hadfield became the first Canadian to lead the orbital laboratory.

The video features an in-flight discussion held on March 18 between Hadfield and Canadian reporters. It provides a first-hand look at the realities of life and work in space from the perspective of a commander managing one of the world's most complex scientific facilities.

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