Singing astronaut touches down in Kelowna

KELOWNA — Retired Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield touched down in Kelowna Monday.

He was in town for a quick visit to KLO Middle School where he sang a song he co-wrote with Ed Roberts of the Bare Naked Ladies.

Hadfield’s musical talent was showcased when he sang David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” from the International Space Station.

Hadfield was also guest speaker at UBCO as part of the UBC Distinguished Speaker Series.