I know this has already gone viral, but Commander Chris Hadfield of the Canadian Space Agency left behind a truly special gift as he returned from the International Space Station this week: the world’s first music video shot in space.
Reprising David Bowie’s famous “Space Oddity,” Hadfield more than carries his own (it’s his actual voice, which is quite good) and the weightless effects alone are, by definition, unprecedented in music video production.
Hadfield made quite a name for himself with his videos from space, each one an interesting and accessible glimpse into science, space and physics. He probably turned a whole new generation onto science, which is over and above the call of duty.
See some of Hadfield’s greatest hits below the jump (click on headline):
You can’t cry in space
Space workout
Chatting with Captain Kirk
One of my favorites, wringing out a wet washcloth in space
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