Chris Hadfield gains a following in space

Canadian astronaut and ISS commander Chris Hadfield (Chris Hadfield (Cmdr_Hadfield) on Twitter) has become a star, so to speak, with his music, photography and outreach activities on the station: ISS commander is a station sensation – Florida Today.

Here are a couple of posts for St. Patrick’s Day:

Twitter / Cmdr_Hadfield:

Wearing the green – Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the International Space Station! pic.twitter.com/v0Kr9gpmsB

Twitter / Cmdr_Hadfield:

Galway, Ireland, in the afternoon sun. pic.twitter.com/CqhqgQgSzE