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Vancouver Sun, 03.09.10 00:41 UTC

51-year-old Canadian astronaut to command International Space Station

LONGUEUIL, Que. â Astronaut Chris Hadfield will become the first Canadian to command the International Space Station, Gary Goodyear, the federal minister of state for science and technology ...

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Calgary Herald, 02.09.10 14:41 UTC

Chris Hadfield to be first Canadian to head International Space Station

The Canadian Space Agency announced Thursday that astronaut Chris Hadfield will become the first Canadian to command the International Space Station on a mission set to begin in December 2012.

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Vancouver Sun, 02.09.10 14:11 UTC

Chris Hadfield to become 1st Canadian space station commander

MONTREAL - Astronaut Chris Hadfield will become the first Canadian to command the International Space Station, Gary Goodyear, the federal minister of state for science and technology announced ...

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Seattle Times, 01.09.10 22:50 UTC

Museum of Flight deserves to showcase a space shuttle

The Seattle Times editorial board argues that Seattle's Museum of Flight is one of the best places in the United States to show off one of the space shuttles.

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Huffington Post, 01.09.10 12:22 UTC

What Do 'Goodfellas,' Social Media, MTV, 'The Terminator,' Tequila and Torture Have To Do With My New Favorite Band?

At 39 years old, I'm still a pop culture kid. I love media, entertainment and technology. I can't sit still when I discuss them. It's not only a hobby; it's been my job for 15 years. That love is ...

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Wired, 01.09.10 11:08 UTC

Astronaut's Eye View: Time-Lapse Videos of Earth

A NASA astronaut on the Space Shuttle Endeavor brought space back down to Earth. Astronaut Don Pettit took over 85 time-lapsed videos of Earth from his stint on the International Space Station to ...

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Calgary Herald, 29.08.10 17:17 UTC

Canadian astronaut has coping tips for trapped Chilean miners

Spice up the food, broaden the music menu, encourage exercise and work routines and make sure the 33 trapped Chilean miners and their loved ones stay connected. The tips roll easily off the tongue of ...

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Huffington Post, 28.08.10 13:27 UTC

Which Bedtime Stories Do You Love?

When Bob Thirsk, the Canadian astronaut, was in space, the thing he missed most was reading bedtime stories to his children. Bedtime stories! Oh, how I miss them. Cuddling with my youngest stepson, ...

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Telegraph, 26.08.10 09:42 UTC

Chile miners told to exercise so they can fit through rescue holes

The 33 miners trapped underground in Chile have been told to maintain exercise regimes to ensure they are slim enough to fit through a rescue holes.

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Wired, 24.08.10 21:34 UTC

Zapping Nerves Simulates Space-Flight Effects

Galvanic vestibular simulation device modeled on glass head. Photo credit: Eric Wolfe Photography. A new device simulates the dizzying experience of returning from space by zapping pilots with ...