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Colonel
Chris
Hadfield
Astronaut | Business Leader | Tech Entrepreneur | Bestselling Author | First Canadian to command the International Space Station
Books
On Sale Now:
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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Speaking
Engage Chris to talk at your next event
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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Latest Transmissions
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Chris Speaks on the Future of Civilian Spacewalks
Chris discusses his experience walking in space and shares his thoughts on SpaceX's new space suits![](https://chrishadfield.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PA-72792503.jpg)
The King unveils the Astra Carta seal
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