May 12, 2013

Something Wonderful: Space Oddity from the Space Station

Wow! Just wow! Every so often you come across something that reminds you that, with all the old evils of this Earth, we still live in the age of miracles and wonders. This is one of those.

A revised version of David Bowie's Space Oddity, recorded by Commander Chris Hadfield on board the International Space Station.

With thanks to Emm Gryner, Joe Corcoran, Andrew Tidby and Evan Hadfield for all their hard work.

UPDATE: Alas, it’s likely the last we’ll be hearing from Commander Hadfield from the ISS for awhile. The first-ever Canadian ISS commander turned over command of the ISS to his successor, Expedition 36 Commander Pavel Vinogradov, last night. He returns to Earth aboard a Russian Soyuz capsule tonight between 9:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. EST. -- | Popular Science

Posted by gerardvanderleun at May 12, 2013 8:50 PM
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That...was something wonderful.

Posted by: pdwalker at May 13, 2013 1:54 AM

The view of the planet from up there is so beautiful, it's hard to imagine that anyone can stand it. I love how hope and wonder-filled his version is.

Thanks.

Posted by: Julie at May 13, 2013 6:39 AM

I shared it..and it was shared and shared... Thank you.

Posted by: Leslie at May 13, 2013 8:38 AM

Wow. There's nothing left to say.

Thanks for all you do and this awesome site.

Posted by: etgal at May 13, 2013 4:08 PM