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Winnipeg Free Press
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Hadfield to land in city for new book
Beloved Canadian astronaut and bestselling author Chris Hadfield will touch down in Winnipeg this fall to discuss his new novel. Hadfield's thriller Final Orbit will be published on Oct. 7 by Random House of Canada. It tells the story of the role of the 1970s Chinese space program in the space race between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. Buy on Chris Young / Canadian Press files Chris Hadfield McNally Robinson Booksellers is presenting the Winnipeg launch of Final Orbit in the Muriel Richardson Auditorium at WAG-Qaumajuq (330 Memorial Blvd.) on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m. The event will be hosted by Free Press editor Paul Samyn. Wednesdays What's next in arts, life and pop culture. Hadfield is the author of two previous novels, The Defector and The Apollo Murders, as well as the memoir An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, the photo book You Are Here: Around the World in 92 Minutes and the children's book The Darkest Dark. Tickets for the event are $35 plus fees and include a signed copy of Final Orbit; they can be purchased at Final Orbit
Winnipeg Free Press
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Hadfield to touch down with new novel in November
Beloved Canadian astronaut and bestselling author Chris Hadfield will touch down in Winnipeg in November to discuss his new novel. Hadfield's thriller Final Orbit will be published on Oct. 7 by Random House of Canada, and tells the story of the role of the 1970s Chinese space program in the space race between the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. The Winnipeg launch of Final Orbit will take place in the Muriel Richardson Auditorium at WAG-Qaumajuq (330 Memorial Blvd.) on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m., and will be hosted by Free Press editor Paul Samyn. Hadfield is the author of two previous novels, The Defector and The Apollo Murders, as well as the memoir An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth, the photo book You Are Here: Around the World in 92 Minutes as well as the children's book The Darkest Dark. Tickets for the event are $35 plus fees and include a signed copy of Final Orbit; they can be purchased online.
CTV News
05-06-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
‘A hero of mine': Canadian astronauts reflect on the legacy of Marc Garneau
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk reacts to the death of Marc Garneau and reflects on his legacy in Canada's space program. Some of Canada's astronauts are paying tribute after the death of Marc Garneau, who was the country's first person to travel to space before entering the world of politics. 'It's just a really sad, sad moment,' said Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk in an interview with CTV News Channel. 'He was a hero of mine for as long as I can remember.' Garneau, who first travelled to space in 1984, flew on three space shuttle missions and served as president of the Canadian Space Agency from 2001 to 2005. 'He started the path that has brought so much benefit to this country in terms of our space program,' Kutryk said. Retired Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield shared a post on social media, saying 'the world has lost a very good man.' Marc Garneau was my role model, mentor, 30-plus year close friend and a brave and exemplary Canadian for us all. My heart goes out to his family. The world has lost a very good man. — Chris Hadfield (@Cmdr_Hadfield) June 4, 2025 'Marc Garneau was my role model, mentor, 30-plus year close friend and a brave and exemplary Canadian for us all,' Hadfield, who served as commander of the International Space Station (ISS), wrote on X. Kutryk, who will travel to the ISS at an undetermined date, noted Garneau's impact extended well beyond his time as an astronaut and his role in building Canada's contribution to the ISS. 'Mark Garneau is someone who just so perfectly espoused the values of Canada in exploration, in terms of having this really bold vision for Canada with space technology exploration and leading the way right from his very first flight,' he said. 'The Canadians first space program has been more successful, probably than almost any other space program in the world. It's his legacy.' Members of Parliament rose for a moment of silence Wednesday evening to pay tribute to Garneau, after a request from government whip Mark Gerretsen. His wife, Pam Garneau, released a statement Wednesday, saying: 'Marc faced his final days with the same strength, clarity, and grace that defined his life. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family.' With files from CTV News' Joe Lofaro
CTV News
05-06-2025
- Science
- CTV News
‘A hero of mine': Canadian astronauts reflect on the legacy of Marc Garneau
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk reacts to the death of Marc Garneau and reflects on his legacy in Canada's space program. Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk reacts to the death of Marc Garneau and reflects on his legacy in Canada's space program. 'It started with Marc Garneau': Astronaut reflects on legacy of the first Canadian in space Some of Canada's astronauts are paying tribute after the death of Marc Garneau, who was the country's first person to travel to space before entering the world of politics. 'It's just a really sad, sad moment,' said Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk in an interview with CTV News Channel. 'He was a hero of mine for as long as I can remember.' Garneau, who first travelled to space in 1984, flew on three space shuttle missions and served as president of the Canadian Space Agency from 2001 to 2005. 'He started the path that has brought so much benefit to this country in terms of our space program,' Kutryk said. Retired Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield shared a post on social media, saying 'the world has lost a very good man.' 'Marc Garneau was my role model, mentor, 30-plus year close friend and a brave and exemplary Canadian for us all,' Hadfield, who served as commander of the International Space Station (ISS), wrote on X. Kutryk, who will travel to the ISS at an undetermined date, noted Garneau's impact extended well beyond his time as an astronaut and his role in building Canada's contribution to the ISS. 'Mark Garneau is someone who just so perfectly espoused the values of Canada in exploration, in terms of having this really bold vision for Canada with space technology exploration and leading the way right from his very first flight,' he said. 'The Canadians first space program has been more successful, probably than almost any other space program in the world. It's his legacy.' Members of Parliament rose for a moment of silence Wednesday evening to pay tribute to Garneau, after a request from government whip Mark Gerretsen. His wife, Pam Garneau, released a statement Wednesday, saying: 'Marc faced his final days with the same strength, clarity, and grace that defined his life. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family.' With files from CTV News' Joe Lofaro
Irish Independent
21-05-2025
- Science
- Irish Independent
Chris Hadfield: ‘Do you think it's a good idea that there are tourists on aeroplanes? It's exactly the same thing with space. It's just brand new'
Retirement hasn't stopped former International Space Station commander Chris Hadfield from shooting for the stars as an author, speaker and mentor The summer of 1969 changed Chris Hadfield's life forever. At almost 10 years old, he watched Neil Armstrong and Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin walk on the moon. The Canadian boy was mesmerised and it set him on his own space mission. As we all know, he went on to accomplish his childhood dream. In his 21 years serving as an astronaut, Hadfield has flown three space missions, helped build two space stations and commanded the International Space Station (ISS). The longest period he was in space for was six months. 'It was very much a little boy's dream coming true my entire life but it was not accidental,' he says. 'It was the direct result of clear vision and purpose, and a relentless desire to improve and change who I was in order to improve my odds.'
