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. Show more
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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. Show more
The competition becomes more intense as the remaining candidates are deprived of oxygen to see if they can recognise the signs of hypoxia, critical for an astronaut on a spacewalk. Show more
The astronaut candidates fight for their place in the final. Their leadership skills are assessed in a survival test and they head off to the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Show more
The finalists head to the Shuttle Landing Facility on Florida's Space Coast for a tough test in weightlessness, and back in London the winner is decided. Show more
Stephen asks about the deal that was on the table between Sinn Fein and the DUP. Astronaut Chris Hadfield and Strictly's Tommy Blaize are in studio. Show more
Coverage celebrating British astronaut Tim Peake's space mission as he blasts off to become the first Briton to serve on the International Space Station. Show more
The remaining astronaut candidates are put through more demanding tests. They have to escape from an underwater capsule and operate a groundbreaking robot - the Mars Rover. Show more
4 Extra Debut. Inspired by Apollo moon landing aged 9, Chris Hadfield commanded the International Space Station in 2013. Read by Garrick Hagon. Show more
Chris Hadfield reveals how preparation and 'sweating the small stuff' are crucial to staying alive. Read by Garrick Hagon. Show more
Chris Hadfield spent as much time as he could looking out of the International Space Station's window. Read by Garrick Hagon. Show more
What does it feel like to go to space for the first time? Chris Hadfield recalls his first flight in 1995. Read by Garrick Hagon. Show more
Chris Hadfield comes back to earth with a bump, and discovers that he has become a YouTube and internet sensation. Read by Garrick Hagon. Show more
The Afternoon Show Podcast
Chris Hadfield, former astronaut and Commander of the International Space Station on David Bowie, outer space and more.
15 minutes
Chris Hadfield, former astronaut and Commander of the International Space Station.
Professor Brian Cox and Dara O Briain present live coverage of British astronaut Tim Peake's arrival at the International Space Station. With Dallas Campbell and Dr Lucie Green. Show more
News stories include online surveillance, Brits stranded abroad and the festive advert everyone's talking about. And former astronaut Chris Hadfield joins Russell. Show more
Brian Cox and Dara O Briain celebrate space and astronomy, with news of the spacewalk involving UK astronaut Tim Peake. Show more
Desert Island Discs
Commander Chris Hadfield
36 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
Kirsty Young talks to astronaut Commander Chris Hadfield. Show more
Saturday Live
Tracey Thorn
1 hour, 28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
The Rev Richard Coles and Aasmah Mir talk to singer-songwriter Tracey Thorn and hear the Inheritance Tracks of Cmdr Chris Hadfield, the Canadian space-walking astronaut. Show more