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Astronaut Chris Hadfield hopes to inspire young Canadians

Canadian astronaust Chris Hadfield talks to CBC's Peter Mansbridge from the International Space Station.

Chris Hadfield interview

12 years ago
Duration 11:56
Peter Mansbridge speaks with Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield from the International Space Station

Chris Hadfield was nine years old when Neil Armstrong first walked on the moon, and after that,space travelbecame the young Canadian's life mission.

Decades later, Hadfield is now living aboard the International Space Station as the spacecraft's first-ever Canadian commander.

One of Hadfield's goals in his role is to inspire and instill wonder in today'schildren by sharing his out-of-this-world experience through online tweets, photographs and live chats with elementary school students.

Hadfield talks to CBC's Peter Mansbridge fromthe International Space Station.