Man Who Tweeted Earth

Man Who Tweeted Earth

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Man Who Tweeted Earth

Discovery Science | November 13, 2016

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Astronaut Chris Hadfield has been called "the internet's favourite astronaut." He tweets, snaps stunning photos and connects with folks back home as he hurtles around the earth at 28,000km/h aboard the International Space Station.

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Astronaut Chris Hadfield has been called "the internet's favourite astronaut." He tweets, snaps stunning photos and connects with folks back home as he hurtles around the earth at 28,000km/h aboard the International Space Station.

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