[View the story "Chris Hadfield's greatest hits from space" on Storify ]Chris Hadfield's greatest hits from space Storified by CTVNews.ca · Mon, May 13 2013 06:48:33
Over the course of his six months at the International Space Station, Cmdr. Chris Hadfield has captivated Canadians with hundreds of stunning images and videos. In the below YouTube video, one of his final posts from space, he performs an updated version of David Bowie's "Space Oddity" interspersed with stunning images of Earth, the cosmos from close up, and life in space. Bowie himself said "I approve," after watching the video.
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From pictures of the Aurora Borealis to sun and moon-rises, Hadfield found new and creative ways to showcase space and the Earth in photographs like the one below.
A Full Moon. It may not be made of chocolate, but it makes for a wonderfully natural Easter egg. pic.twitter.com/6v5n6oaGnnChris Hadfield
This YouTube video is a favourite among kids. Hadfield demonstrates how astronauts brush their teeth in space. What do you think he does with the toothpaste when he's done? Watch and find out...
Chris Hadfield Brushes his Teeth in Spacecanadianspaceagency
Ever wondered how water works in space? Hadfield demonstrates the fascinating behaviour of a wet washcloth in this video:
Wet Washcloth In Space - What Happens When You Wring It? | Videovideofromspace
Hadfield, himself is a former fighter pilot, captured this stunning image of the Snowbirds performing maneuvers.
Snowbirds from Space! Canada’s premiere aerobatic team, photographed from orbit. Amazingly clear, and great timing! pic.twitter.com/nqgXFpyRZMChris Hadfield
Fun with gas masks: Hadfield said the video below never fails to make him laugh -- what to do when a fire breaks out on the ISS. Believe it or not, the drill routine can be fun.
Quick-Don Mask: Work can be Funcanadianspaceagency
'Fashionable' is how Hadfield described the pressure socks and shorts that are designed to squeeze blood up to his head when he needs it.
Astronaut G-Suit - squeezes blood out of my legs and abdomen up into my head, where I need it. Fashionable, too! pic.twitter.com/NJg1EMU6AvChris Hadfield
This photograph of war-torn Syria was retweeted 345 times and spurred dozens of comments by people inspired by the painting-like beauty of the country that is currently experiencing so much turmoil and violence.
Syria, from a different perspective. pic.twitter.com/tVWa94sYIGChris Hadfield
Spaceship sounds. So cool!
I've recorded and uploaded a half-dozen or so new sounds from everyday Station life. Noisy place! soundcloud.com/colchrishadfie…Chris Hadfield
In recognition of Muslims around the world, Hadfield tweeted this stunning picture of Mecca, the Islamic holy land in Saudi Arabia.
Makkah (مكة), spiritual home to over a billion of us. pic.twitter.com/WdWGnlq1M8Chris Hadfield
On May 4, widely considered Star Wars Day around the world, Hadfield posted this fun picture of himself demonstrating some 'Jedi skills' on the International Space Station.
There is no try - only do. May the 4th be with you. pic.twitter.com/9g1FTtUFZ8Chris Hadfield
As Hadfield's mission began to wind down before re-entry on May 13 aboard a Soyuz rocket, he took time to check out his re-entry gear and make sure he still fit into his Sokhol space suit. Good news, it still fits!
Good to know that after 5 months, my Sokhol pressure suit still fits. It's what we wear in the Soyuz. High fashion. pic.twitter.com/AAYn73Hzr2Chris Hadfield
