A Canadian astronaut takes command of the International Space Station
In short: Watch as three astronauts aboard the International Space Station discuss the realities of orbital life and the transition of leadership during a rare in-flight interview with CNN.
The video features an interview with NASA Commander Kevin Ford, NASA Flight Engineer Tom Marshburn, and Canadian Space Agency Flight Engineer Chris Hadfield. They discuss the daily work, social media presence, and the logistics of life in space.
The footage captures a historic milestone: Chris Hadfield becoming the first Canadian astronaut to command the orbital outpost. The transition occurs as Ford prepares to return to Earth on March 14, 2013, handing over command to Hadfield on March 13.
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