AN ASTRONAUT who made headlines after performing a David Bowie classic in space is coming to Glasgow. 

Colonel Chris Hadfield has been announced as the keynote speaker at this year’s Question of Science event on October 12 at the Glasgow Science Centre.

The astronaut became a viral hit after performing David Bowie’s Space Oddity from the International Space Station.

 

He said: “Glasgow Science Centre is doing fantastic work to promote learning and educational initiatives focusing on space and other scientific fields, and I am honoured to be part of a long line up of excellent guests as part of their annual Question of Science event.

"Scotland has a great and growing reputation amongst the international scientific community and I very much looking forward to my upcoming visit to the Glasgow Science Centre to find out more about their important work.”

He will tell tales of his exploration as the first Canadian to walk in space and give a personal account about his days aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

He will also discuss the future of space, his return to Earth and that famous Bowie-tribute video, as well as answering questions from the audience.

Scottish comedian and radio presenter Fred MacAulay will host the evening.

The Question of Science event has been running since 2011 and Colonel Hadfield joins a strong alumni of speakers including Dara O’Briain, Professor Robert Winston, Professor Brian Cox, Professor Jim Al Khalili and Olympian and sports scientist Greg Whyte.

For tickets, visit www.glasgowsciencecentre.org.