Chris Hadfield’s First Step Towards Space (1993) - the fifth estate

Back in 1993, 20 years before his historic 166-day space voyage as the first Canadian Commander of the International Space Station, Chris Hadfield was a relatively unknown test pilot, one of 4 new Canadian astronauts. He and his family had just moved to Houston the year before to support his long-held dream of space travel. the fifth estate’s Hana Gartner talks to Hadfield’s parents and wife to find out why the Milton, Ontario boy had the right stuff. And she goes with Hadfield aboard a spaceship to find out what daily life in space entailed.
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[@JohnDoe-ng6ts]

27 years later he is the coolest spaceling in the universe. I can listen to him for hours, everything he tells is interesting.

[@MrArianmas]

Sometimes I just think, how can one manage so much in one life... He's truly an inspiration.

[@averagegeek3957]

+Pixi PoxyMoron You're the one who has to wake up. You rather believe in conspiracy theories than thousands of years of science.

[@johndoe9450]

Operative word being "can". He's the best at almost everything he does. Simple math says that in a given context only 1 can be "the best". And this man is the "best" over and over - Crushing the dreams of number 2 at several turns along the way. I have oceans of respect and admiration for Commander Hadfield. And you should strive to be the best you can be at whatever you endeavour. But let's not delude ourself that because this extraordinaty man can do it - Everyone can do it. It stands to reason that only a very few individuals can be "the best" in a given context - We can't call be "the best".

[@DavidMoviez]

the guitar scene was so pure

[@david.stachon]

I love this. His parents say, "he's a very capable human being". Despite being so extraordinary gifted in nearly every respect, they're so modest.

[@jamess9579]

you're wrong, he's not 'gifted' -- he trained and studied hard in order to acquire the skills.

[@david.stachon]

@@jamess9579 I'm not wrong. He's extremely bright (naturally (i.e. gifted)) AND did the hard work to acquire the skills.

[@jamess9579]

@@david.stachon you are wrong, anybody could learn what he does with the same environment, dedication, and training. It's not easy, but anybody could. There is no such thing as natural 'brightness'. He trained and worked. That's all.

[@david.stachon]

@@jamess9579 No. I'm sorry. No. In the same way there are gifted athletes, there are gifted minds as well. Einstein just didn't work harder than everyone else.

[@jamess9579]

​@@david.stachon But the only reason Einstein realised his potential was through an incredible amount of study and training, without that he would be capable of nothing -- there is no gift. If there is such as thing as natural aptitude, it certainly does not kick in until a level far beyond what Chris Hadfield's intellectual capabilities are (his level of intelligence is not even comparable to Einsteins, orders of magnitude apart). Thus, I still maintain that 95% of all people, with the right practice, training, and dedication, could obtain the skills he has (not knocking him, I am very impressed by the work he must have put in to get where he is).

[@katiemcmahon7069]

chris has been rocking the 'stash' since 93'

[@seokjinieee787]

Katie Mcmahon true

[@sumljivc]

5:09 ... the Stash has been with Chris since at least 1890! My man!

[@neptunez3495]

@@sumljivc wait hes been around since 1890? lmao

[@sumljivc]

@@neptunez3495 haha 1980 obviously my bad

[@neptunez3495]

Luka Švent lol

[@XxKINGatLIFExX]

Chris always fills my heart with joy and happiness. I can't quite put my finger on it, but to me he is the most wonderful role model that I think mankind has in this moment. I think he has the capability of all tasks seem insignificant. He had journeyed into the unknown and has suffered for us to bring us knowledge back to earth. Not only had he helped expand three boundaries of space exploration; but he has shown me as a growing young man what a man should be like in this world of every changing unknowns. Not only that but I think he shows every human what humans can be. The news is always filling is with dread and angst but this man is walking proof that you can be the best human you are capable of being. God bless you Mr Hadfield may you forever shine bright in these dark times.

[@voicetube]

I agree with you KINGatLIFE… In fact, if you just keep thinking that way of thinking and living your life the way you've communicated in your comment, you will truly be your username :-)

[@Olby]

Chris is such a modest person yet has achieved so much. An inspiration to all of us!

[@johndoe9450]

Black and white picture of a man with a beast of a mustache: "He was 15...".

[@AxemanDeth]

This is ground control to major tom you really made a grade

[@trulyinfamous]

One of my favorite Astronauts. Him and Scott Kelly are my favorites.

[@heavenstomurgatroyd7033]

Truly Infamous - nah, Gordo Cooper, John Glenn, Neil and Buzz.........

[@phoebecatgirl933]

What a great guy! And he's the first (one of the very few, at least) who have shared so much information about what it's like to live and work on a vehicle out in space!

[@beck7903]

My 4 year old daughter saw a close up image of mars at the museum & said "i'm going to go there" I believe she will.

[@zyronfernandez4115]

Cs go giveaway Guy how rude ruining a childs dream you cant even find a good job

[@sleuth79]

i believe she will too. good luck to her!

[@sleuth79]

in the words of Stephanie Tanner from full house, "how rude!!!!!"

[@junxuan5983]

I believe in your child hope she will be the first woman on mars

[@ceciliaignacio297]

She will but can i come with her?

[@bcaye]

An amazing, focused, accomplished and charming guy.

[@gloriaborger6192]

My hero. Though i wasted my life and didn't strive for my goals, i am able to learn about space and see the views through his eyes. And he has inspired me and taught me i can put my all into something.

[@marguskiis7711]

The has not changed at all during 25 years. Immortal?

[@rachellearcaro1984]

Canada is so proud of you Commander Hadfield! You have accomplished so much and in a crazy age of space travel and exploration, was a shining example of Canadian courage, work ethic and determination.

[@vietdo9879]

Those kids can proudly tell their friends: i have the coolest dad in this universe .

[@JaredOwen]

A young Chris hadfield - this was interesting!

[@billykovalsky8149]

What a great insight after all these years

[@theprinceoftheundead301]

What an inspiring, incredible man.

[@Constantine-the-Great2000]

I'm glad 😊 that I found this!

[@austins9742]

So accomplished since he was so young

[@markkaz7754]

This man doesnt age.. also I bet he got a mustache tan now

[@pkml6539]

Chris Hadfield 😍😍🤗

[@ozgurkuzu2202]

Buzz Aldrin

[@voicetube]

@@ozgurkuzu2202 … Scott Kelly & Neil Armstrong. That about sums up my four favorite "astronomic" heroes :-)

[@poppyz6816]

Astronauts need to get paid more

[@mvp4082]

This is the way to fly in space...you have to be a good person in evrything.

[@cristhianaresobo6001]

Now this motivate me to be an Astronaut

[@ThePc-DjHub]

Little did he know back then he would command the space station 💪

[@ozgurkuzu2202]

smart guy

[@elsaalvarez8076]

Lo he visto en el programa especial.. " One Rocket , One World, con Willie Smith, pienso que es una gran persona, de un gran corazón ¡ y aparte canta bonito¡¡ =[] . Saludos¡¡ y Muchas Felicidades¡¡ ,=[]

[@csbanki]

He wanted to be like Armstrong and Aldrin. Now I want to be like him.

[@rezadroidjr]

The handsome and charming man I ever seen, love him🥰

[@macely]

sir, chris is so handsome

[@TheEgg185]

6:40 "Hes great in the bedroom"

[@etpaprika]

13:06 thats what youre looking for. He said "as a Canadian, I would never be commanding the American Space Shuttle, naturally".... well anyway, he is too modest for his own good. Commander of Increment 35. ✨

[@micklejerdin1064]

Idk why, one of the craziest things to me is it appears the common age of an astronaut that finally lands a space mission is in their 40’s!

[@junxuan5983]

that cute Corgi dog he have

[@iqbalfadlilah2481]

What song he and the kids were singing?

[@MythicKyle]

Did you find out?

[@iqbalfadlilah2481]

@@MythicKyle I didn't, do you know what the song is?

[@MythicKyle]

@@iqbalfadlilah2481 no :(

[@hallelumaybe]

“Farm Auction”

[@eddylimaperu]

@@hallelumaybeThank you! I was going crazy trying to find it!

[@MsDead-io4ik]

Wow he looks so handsome here

[@freepalestine-sx1ve]

handsome canadian

[@freddypulleruper6050]

If they went to the moon on very low technology....why can't they get passed earth orbit with the technology they have today?

[@alicearaujo2030]

They will

[@namegirl12]

Money

[@RocaSeba]

NASA's budget was many times larger back then

[@silki4821]

"We destroyed the technology and it's a painful process"..... According to nasas top comedian Donny Pettit......

[@_tot_]

It's so 80s though it's 93.

[@macely]

chris look younger if he shave..

[@laybaahmad2468]

03:00

[@7duohua]

The interviewer is annoying, she keeps interrupting him!

[@Laynestaleygf]

i wish i could've married him

[@raeadrianarevalo6512]

👍 😯😮😦🙁😥😢😭

[@ceciliaignacio297]

I......... Read more

[@kchappelle]

Payed actor. www.imdb.com/name/nm4034794/

[@ashanti4282]

he is not lmao he is a Canadian astronaut thats a lie

[@Kauppamopo]

34 years old? XDD looks like 56 years old XDD

[@roychristopher5014]

funny that people trust this man

[@silki4821]

It is.....

[@lightson8358]

What a load of crap

[@YoureDoingItPeter]

Your life is what is loads of crap.