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To the moon and beyond: Astronauts Chris Hadfield and Victor Glover on why the 'New Space race matters

Euronews Tuesday 27 October 2026, 11:59 UTC 1 min read
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What does it feel like to be in outer space? And how does the experience affect your outlook on Earth matters and humanity? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

What does it feel like to be in outer space? And how does the experience affect your outlook on Earth matters and humanity? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Just two of the questions Euronews Culture put to former International Space Station commander Chris Hadfield and the record breaking Artemis II pilot Victor Glover during their appearance at the Starmus Festival where Glover and his NASA crewmates were awarded the Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication. In an extraordinary conversation, the two astronauts explore how their real-life adventures compare with space travel in pop culture and discuss if the 'New Space Race' is creating divisive competition between rival nations or closer collaboration.
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