Tweeting astronaut returns
The Soyuz capsule carrying International Space Station commander Chris Hadfield has returned to Earth in Kazakhstan.
The Soyuz capsule carrying International Space Station commander Chris Hadfield has returned to Earth in Kazakhstan.
Morecambe & Lunesdale MP David Morris has welcomed a tweet from Commander Chris Hadfield, who shared an image of Morecambe from Space.
Commander Chris Hadfield tweeted: "Morecambe at the seaside, England, home and namesake to the much beloved comedian and entertainer."
David Morris MP said: “I am certain the photo will be shown in classrooms across Morecambe and beyond tomorrow. It is also nice to see that Commander Hadfield is a fan of Morecambe & Wise. When Commander Hadfield returns to earth I would be delighted to welcome him to Morecambe.”
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