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2013-02-17
Chris Hadfield's AMA from the International Space Station
Chris Hadfield — Astronaut, Commander of the International Space Station
- Guest
- Chris Hadfield
- Role
- Astronaut, Commander of the International Space Station
- Date
- 2013-02-17
- Subreddit
- r/IAmA
- Outcome
- Celebrated as one of the best AMAs of all time and a high point of Hadfield's viral space-outreach run.
What happened
On February 17, 2013, ISS Commander Chris Hadfield answered Reddit questions live from his sleep station aboard the station, relaying via satellite. He gave vivid answers about sleeping weightless, watching meteorites burn up, and pursuing your passions.