Chris
Hadfield

Astronaut | Business Leader | Tech Entrepreneur | Bestselling Author | First Canadian to command the International Space Station

Now Available in Paperback:
The Defector

From the author of the #1 bestselling thriller The Apollo Murders comes the supersonic hunt for a shadowy Soviet defector.

“Just writing the aerial combat scenes got my heart pounding – I can’t wait for everyone to read my new book!”

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A uniquely experienced leader, Chris will talk about best practices and tactics on leading teams through complexity and change, while also sharing the marvels and wonders of science and space to everyone he encounters.

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Chris Hadfield On Energy Podcast

Episode 4

Chris Hadfield talks with Dr. Vijay Gadepally, a scientist from MIT, about the hidden energy usage behind every scroll, stream, and AI-generated response.

Energy in Your Pocket: Powering Smartphones and the Internet

Episode 5

Chris Hadfield sits down with former Air Canada CEO Calin Rovinescu to explore how the industry is working to reduce its footprint while keeping the world connected.

Beyond the Horizon: The Energy Behind Transportation

Episode 6

Chris Hadfield, Justin Rose, and Aaron Wetzel explore how energy powers the global food system—from planting and harvesting to the rise of autonomous machines

Fueling Your Food: The Energy Behind Every Bite