Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian to command the International Space Station, is celebrating his country’s 150th birthday on home soil.
The 58-year-old will be speaking Thursday at Théâtre Maisonneuve in Montreal.
He spent 26 years outside Canada, serving in the military and the Canadian Space Agency.
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Hadfield says the 150th birthday is a chance to delve into the country’s past and look at problems and successes.
“Having a 150th birthday, to me, it’s just a great chance to look around and then look forward,” Hadfield told Global News.
Through his time in space, Hadfield gained popularity for his musical performances.
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Those in attendance Thursday will get a taste of Hadfield’s musical talents.
“There will be a bunch of music that people haven’t heard,” he said.
“Music that both celebrates and hopefully makes you think a little bit about Canada.”
Hadfield said he plans on showing images during his speech to celebrate his country, a place he says “didn’t happen by magic.”
“It is just such a treat to be with a group of people talking about our country on a birthday,” Hadfield told Global News.
“Thinking about what we all collectively can be doing next together.”