To be one of the world's top space robotic arm operators is a necessary skill for an astronaut, but it doesn't have… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share Image
Most budget airlines anywhere in the world are going to leave you dissatisfied after using them. — Chris Hadfield Copy Share Image
Loneliness... has very little to do with location. It's a state of mind. In the centre of every city are some of… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share Image
Some of the greatest reality television we ever had was the moon landings. When you think about it, that was human emotion… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share Image
I'm really looking forward to it, if you can imagine floating weightless, watching the world pour by through the big bay window… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share Image
I've been so lucky to have done two spacewalks. If you looked at your wristwatch, I was outside about 15 hours, which… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share Image
The world, when you look at it, it just can't be random. I mean, it's so different than the vast emptiness that… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share Image
Spacewalking trumps everything. Viscerally, it is a phenomenal place to be; to be able to glance right and see the world, glance… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share Image
You could look at something a hundred times from space, but the next time you come around the world, suddenly it's very… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share Image
“Wow, that was a really good sleep. I feel great. Hmm, that sounds like someone on the radio; maybe I’m still dreaming. Weird—the guy… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share
“Sometimes when people find out I’m an astronaut, they ask, “So what do you do when you’re not flying in space?” — Chris Hadfield Copy Share
My optimism and confidence come not from feeling I'm luckier than other mortals, and they sure don't come from visualizing victory. They're the result… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share
Our training pushes us to develop a new set of instincts: instead of reacting to danger with a fight-or-flight adrenaline rush, we're trained to… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share
“That’s how I approach just about everything. I spend my life getting ready to play “Rocket Man.” I picture the most demanding challenge; I… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share
“Many people object to “wasting money in space” yet have no idea how much is actually spent on space exploration. The CSA’s budget, for… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share
The Soyuz craft weighs tons, and you're lying on the floor of it on your back. But the Russians do tell you, remember, before… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share
“They have the impression that between launches, we pretty much sit around in a waiting room in Houston trying to catch our breath before… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share
It's almost comical that astronauts are stereotyped as daredevils and cowboys. As a rule, we're highly methodical and detail-oriented. Our passion isn't for thrills… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share
“If you’re an adrenaline junkie, I understand why you’d find that exciting. But I’m not, and I don’t. To me, the only good reason… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share
I once made myself black out by pulling G too quickly while flying an F-18. Being unconscious in a single-seat airplane is not good.… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share
“When you have some skills but don’t fully understand your environment, there is no way you can be a plus one.” — Chris Hadfield Copy Share
Anticipating problems and figuring out how to solve them is actually the opposite of worrying: it's productive. — Chris Hadfield Copy Share
I think there are lots of ways to exercise ambition and accomplish things using leadership without going into elected politics. So, categorically, I have… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share
