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Millions dream of going into space, but how many of us have what it takes?

Millions dream of going into space, but how many of us have what it takes? Astronaut Chris Hadfield and his expert team will choose one winner from 12 exceptional applicants.

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Chris Hadfield

Kevin Fong

Iya Whiteley

Helen Thomas

Tom Coveney

Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?: Series 1: Episode 3

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The candidates face swim tests and dock a Soyuz space capsule at the German Space Centre.

Old fears surface when the remaining candidates face some space agency swim tests. Their teamwork and mental agility are scrutinised in an underwater test, assembling a large cube.

Old fears surface when the remaining astronaut candidates face a series of space agency swim tests. Their teamwork and mental agility are scrutinised in an underwater test, assembling a large cube. They learn basic Russian before heading off to the German Space Centre. In a simulation used to train astronauts, they attempt to dock the Soyuz space capsule with the International Space Station. They are subjected to a spin in the facility's rotating chair and more candidates are sent home.

Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?: Series 1

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Chris Hadfield and his expert team decide who has what it takes to go into space.

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