Astronaut Chris Hadfield Brings Lessons From Space Down To Earth The former International Space Station commander achieved Internet stardom with his in-space rendition of David Bowie's "Space Oddity." His new book is An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth.

Astronaut Chris Hadfield Brings Lessons From Space Down To Earth

Astronaut Chris Hadfield Brings Lessons From Space Down To Earth

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The former International Space Station commander achieved Internet stardom with his in-space rendition of David Bowie's "Space Oddity." After three missions and a total of six months in space he shares what he's learned in a new book, An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth.

Originally aired Oct. 30, 2013.