I've raised three kids: my wife and I have three kids. I've observed through direct contact the adults they are now is… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share Image
While on the space station, I kept up with news a couple of ways - Mission Control sent daily summaries, and I… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share Image
I'm a mechanical engineer, and I grew up on a farm, so I like practical hardware - somebody's elegant solution that proves… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share Image
I once made myself black out by pulling G too quickly while flying an F-18. Being unconscious in a single-seat airplane is… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share Image
Every single thing that you learn really just gives you more comfort. It's something I counsel kids all the time: if someone… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share Image
I don't want to be treated like I came from another planet or something or was somehow born with some weird birthright… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share Image
It's a really big deal to do a spacewalk. It's much riskier than staying indoors. It's complex. It uses up a lot… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share Image
There are no wishy-washy astronauts. You don't get up there by being uncaring and blase. And whatever gave you the sense of… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share Image
When we first get to space, we feel sick. Your body is really confused. You're dizzy. Your lunch is floating around in… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share Image
A lot of people live in fear because they haven't figured out how you're going to react when faced with a certain… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share Image
Think about what happens on Earth when you throw up. You throw up and you have a bag of something horrible and… — Chris Hadfield Copy Share Image
Russians aren't perfect. Their politics are messed up, and they keep going through self-defeating economic cycles. But I have a lot of… — 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 Image
“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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
Don't let life randomly kick you into the adult you don't want to become — Chris Hadfield Copy Share Image
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 Image
“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 Image
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 Image
“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 Image
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 Image
