Canada AM: Chris Hadfield blasts off

Astronaut Chris Hadfield blasts off into space, and Space Quarterly's Randy Attwood talks about what his mission entails.

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Significance of the mission

Clara Moskowitz, editor of Space.com, explains why Chris Hadfield's mission into space is a big deal for a Canadians.

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Chris Hadfield blasts off

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield was launched into space Wednesday morning, where he will become the first Canadian commander on the ISS. Colin D'Mello reports.

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Canada AM: Giant squid on cam for first time

Discovery Channel's Dan Riskin gives a preview of the landmark show that reveals a giant squid captured on video in its natural habitat.

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Canada AM: Countdown to the end of the world?

Daily Planet's Dan Riskin helps to sort through the science behind the end of the Mayan calendar, and talks about a new survival condo project.

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Astronaut Hadfield set to blast off

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is bound for the International Space Station tomorrow, and Rob Lurie reports, he’s bringing some Canadian content with him.

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Meteor shower puts a show

Space expert Andrew Fazekas explains the significance of the Geminid meteor shower and why star gazers brave the cold for the annual event.

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Chris Hadfield's musical send-off

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield presented a cover of David Bowie's 'Space Oddity' as he ends his five-month mission on the ISS.

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Canada AM: Author on her winning words

Anakana Schofield discusses her book and dishes about being the freshly crowned winner of this year's First Novel Award by Amazon.

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