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 CAPCOM for twenty-five Shuttle missions and as Commander of the International Space Station. 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," has over 55 million views, and his TED talk on fear has been viewed over 10 million times. Chris is the author of five internationally bestselling books: An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth; You Are Here; The Darkest Dark; The Apollo Murders; and The Defector. His newest book, the third in The Apollo Murders Series – Final Orbit - will be released in October 2025.