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Chris Hadfield talks about his journey to space

Chris Hadfield appeared on CBC Radio's Up to Speed program on Wednesday to chat about his new book, An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth.

Chris Hadfield on CBC's Up to Speed

11 years ago
Duration 8:50
Astronaut Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian commander of the International Space Station, talks to Ismaila Alfa of CBC Radio's Up to Speed during a stop in Winnipeg to promote his book, An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth.

Chris Hadfieldcame to Winnipeg on Wednesday to promote his new book,An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth.

Hundreds of people lined up at McNally Robinsonthat evening to get copies of the book autographedbyHadfield, who captivated people around the world with his photos and social media updates from aboard theInternational Space Station.

Chris Hadfield signs copies of his book, An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, at McNally Robinson Booksellers in Winnipeg on Wednesday night. (CBC)
During an interview on CBC Radio's Up to Speed program earlier in the day, the recently retired astronauttalked about his "long, clumsy"journey to space,from watching the first lunar landing on TVto becoming the ISS's first Canadian commander.

Click on the video player above to watch the full interview.