Astronaut Chris Hadfield speaks to Airdrie students
Posted Mar 11, 2013 1:34 pm.
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Going where few students have gone before, students at Bert Church High School in Airdrie were given an out of this world opportunity.
A thousand budding scientists connected with Canada’s own, Commander Chris Hadfield, at the International Space Station by video conference.
Hadfields goal is to inspire and motivate young Canadians, answering questions like, ‘What’s it like to become an astronaut?’
“The selection process is so rigorous and so demanding that I was really nervous,” said Hadfield.
The students may have connected with the Commander via satellite, but they met another astronaut, Bob Thursk, at the school.
Thursk said he hoped the students felt inspired and motivated.
“It’s important to dream dreams. Dream audacious dreams and realize dreams don’t come true by wishing on a star,” he said.
Science teacher, Lindsay Rouse, was given the opportunity to provide this chance to her students.
“I was so excited. That was amazing. I think I’m going to be flying all day, like actually flying,” Rouse said of the fifteen minute presentation.
