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Astronaut

Chris Hadfield is a Canadian astronaut born on August 29, 1959. He joined the Canadian Astronaut Program in 1992 and became the first Canadian commander of the International Space Station in 2001. Hadfield spent over 180 days in space during his career and gained popularity for his work on the space station and his active presence on social media.

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Famous Chris Hadfield Quotes

“Good leadership means leading the way, not hectoring other people to do things your way.”

People Way Mean Leadership Good Leader Good Leadership Leading The Way

Book:An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth

Source: An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth

“It's good to have a fear of heights. I mean, it's kind of crazy not to because if you just lean out a little bit and there's a gust of wind or somebody bumps you or something and you fall, you're splat.”

Ifs Kind Mean Littles Fall Bits Crazy Wind Little Bit Height Bumps

Author:Chris Hadfield

“Competence means keeping your head in a crisis, sticking with a task even when it seems hopeless, and improvising good solutions to tough problems when every second counts. It encompasses ingenuity, determination and being prepared for anything.”

Mean Problem Seems Solutions Tough Determination Tasks Crisis Prepared Hopeless Competence Ingenuity Every Second Improvising Tough Problems

Book:An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth

Source: An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth

“It is spectacular. From about five minutes in, when we knew for sure that we were going to have the weather to go, the smile on my face just got bigger and bigger, and I was just beaming through the whole launch. I mean, it is just an amazing ride.”

Mean Whole Faces Five Minutes Bigger Smile Weather Five Minutes Spectacular Smile On My Face

Author:Chris Hadfield

About the Author

Born: August 29, 1959
Known for: Astronaut
Quotes: 84

Books & Sources

An Astronaut's Guide to Life on EarthRelated source material

An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth: What Going to Space Taught Me About Ingenuity, Determination, and Being Prepared for AnythingRelated source material

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