Hadfield touches down to command tourism drive

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield is to become a tourism ambassador for Ireland.

The former International Space Station commander, who became an internet sensation after recording a version of David Bowie’s Space Oddity while in space, has agreed to promote the country to his millions of fans.

“Having seen Ireland from space, it’s great to be able to give Chris Hadfield a closer look at what Ireland has to offer on the ground,” said Tourism Minister Leo Varadkar.