Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?

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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.

Chris Hadfield

Kevin Fong

Iya Whiteley

Helen Thomas

Tom Coveney

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Twelve candidates are put through a series of gruelling physical and psychological tests.

Chris Hadfield, Dr Kevin Fong and Dr Iya Whiteley put 12 candidates through a series of physical and psychological tests to find out who has what it takes to be an astronaut.

Astronaut Chris Hadfield, former Nasa medical researcher Dr Kevin Fong and psychologist Dr Iya Whiteley put 12 exceptional candidates through a series of gruelling physical and psychological tests to find out who has what it takes to be an astronaut. Using the demanding criteria of space agencies, they must hover a helicopter, take their own blood and be tested for claustrophobia, physical fitness and mental agility. Those who fail to make the grade can be asked to leave at any time.

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

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