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About Chris Hadfield

Chris Hadfield is one of the most seasoned and accomplished astronauts in the world. The top graduate of the U.S. Air Force test pilot school in 1988 and U.S. Navy test pilot of the year in 1991, Colonel Hadfield was selected to be an astronaut in 1992. He was CAPCOM for twenty-five shuttle launches and served as Director of NASA Operations in Star City, Russia from 2001-2003, Chief of Robotics at the Johnson Space Center in Houston from 2003-2006, and Chief of International Space Station Operations from 2006-2008. Hadfield served as Commander of the International Space Station where, while conducting a record-setting number of scientific experiments and overseeing an emergency spacewalk, he gained worldwide acclaim for his breathtaking photographs and educational videos about life in space. His music video, a zero gravity version of David Bowie's 'Space Oddity' received over 10 million views in its first three days online. Chris Hadfield's book, An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, sees his lessons learnt in space applied to life on Earth. He is also the author of You Are Here, a book of breathtaking photos taken from space, and The Darkest Dark - his first ever children's picture book.

Recent updates about Chris Hadfield

International Day of Human Space Flight

Read about it in The Darkest Dark by Chris Hadfield from Macmillan Children's Books 

23 days ago

April Events

It's Friday and it's the end of a busy week. Read The Darkest Dark by Chris Hadfield from Macmillan Children's Books

1 month ago

International Children's Book Day

The Darkest Dark... A book that will get anyone reading! By Chris Hadfield from Macmillan Children's Books.

1 month ago

World Storytelling Day

Could there be a better time to read The Darkest Dark by Chris Hadfield and The Fan Brothers. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

1 month ago

National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try The Darkest Dark by Chris Hadfield from Macmillan Children's Books

3 months ago

Bed...

The Darkest Dark by Chris Hadfield from Macmillan Children's Books with the weekend on the horizon this is the perfect read all about bed!

3 months ago

Bedtime Stories

After all that excitement how about a brilliant bedtime read! The Darkest Dark by Chris Hadfield from Macmillan Children's Books. Great to help them get to sleep.

4 months ago

Winter Solstice (Shortest Day)

It's the Winter Solstice today - the shortest day of the year. Read The Darkest Dark by Chris Hadfield from Macmillan Children's Books.

4 months ago

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