Chris Hadfield answers questions live from space with the Governor General of Canada

2013-01-30 - On January 30, 2013, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield took part in a live space to Earth connection with His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada and some 250 grade 5 and 6 students from the National Capital Region gathered at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa, Ontario. Hadfield answered student questions and also demonstrated how he washes his hands in space while floating aboard the International Space Station 380 kn above the Earth.

Credits: Canadian Space Agency and NASA

[nicolaslucky]

I love how Chris takes the time to gives full answers to the children, he doesn't just answer, he explains it

[Schizm]

What a great man. Canadians always seems so nice and polite. Cheers from Poland

[soulhawk]

This guy is so nice. I'm glad he's the one who got to do this. He deserves it.

[lilstino]

I love how he always waves when someone asks a question

[FMedia]

"The size of five hockey rinks"
Canadian Measurements

[jomembawang]

He can be a teacher, professor, pilot, astronaut, musician, father, friend, and more! He really is an amazing person!

[whim_tv]

The way he talks to children is perfect. He doesn't treat them like they're naive, or like their curious questions are foolish, he answers them with respect and explains things and gives them a real chance to understand it. I appreciate this guy.

[dontcareinc]

I love how he instantly elimantes technical terms they wouldnt get, the guy would be a great teacher!

[sammij]

during the French language section he was talking about sleeping in space, how he gets into a sleeping bag, which is attached the the wall and how you don't need a pillow because there's no gravity to push your head down

[Thedonutmstr]

For a second I thought there was going to be a translation for the kid who spoke French, then he just frenched right back and I was like wat

[rachelkzhang]

i love that he took all the questions so seriously including the marshmallow one

[OlGregge]

Chris Hadfield for President of Earth!

[Razorcane]

So, I turned on closed captions, and during one of the French questions, it said "A full boil assaulted his ass" and I found it absolutely hilarious.

[lizrubio-hernandez]

Every comment is from 6 years ago... I wonder how it is now in 2020.

[HadoukenSpammer]

This guy is like a school teacher from outer space.

[vanrick]

For those wondering the French Canadian girl asked Chris how comfortable it is to sleep in space. The second girl asked him what kind of food do they eat.

[andygopfert]

I love how he still wears his watch in space and how it behaves in zero gravity

[grandmamargeret]

People commenting: water is so cool in space

Me: *looking at his watch the whole time*

[attendingmd]

i like watching his watch derp around on his wrist

[siemlybi]

I got confused when the first kid spoke French cause I was like wait that doesn't sound like English