Chris Hadfield, the guitarist astronaut from Canada, expressed his desire to take a trip around the moon in SpaceX Starship.
Retired Canadian Space Agency astronaut, Chris Hadfield, who commanded the International Space Station in 2013, charmed the world by using social media. He recently shared insights on the changes in the space program since his last flight.
In addition to discussing SpaceX and Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, Hadfield also shared whether he would play the epic Starfield space exploration game, and which spacecraft he would store his guitar in.
Hadfield also talked about Canada’s expanding opportunities for astronauts, which will result in Canadians partaking in missions to the moon with Artemis 2 in 2024 and 2025, and for an extended flight on the International Space Station.
Space.com: Are you playing Starfield right now? What are your thoughts on it?
Chris Hadfield: No, I’m speaking with you at this moment. Someone made a character based on me for Starfield, which I view as a significant compliment. However, I’m writing a book every two years, and overseeing several space companies and a large technology incubator. I haven’t found time to play Starfield yet, though I’m honored to be part of it.
Space.com: When the time comes, would you fly on SpaceX Starship to the moon?
Hadfield: There seems to be a misconception that astronauts fly “on” spaceships when in reality, they fly spaceships. The ride itself is part of the entire process of making a spaceship safe and preparing it for subsequent crews. My entire life has revolved around flying spaceships better and more capably. As a consultant to SpaceX, I believe it has the potential to be a magnificent vehicle, and I would love to fly on it someday.
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Space.com: Would you be able to choose between SpaceX Dragon or Boeing Starliner to the ISS, or is it too hard?
Hadfield: The best spaceship is the one you’re about to go to space on, no matter what. None of them are guaranteed. Would you like to know more? Read More.
