# Orbiting Astronaut Song Covers Chris Hadfield Sings David Bowie's Space Oddity From Space By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-05-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-hadfield References: [dailypicksandflicks](http://dailypicksandflicks.com/2013/05/12/chris-hadfield-singing-space-oddity-in-space-video/) Several months ago, Chris Hadfield became the [first man to record a song in space](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewel-in-the-night-by-chris-hadfield) and now the astronaut has released a cover singing David Bowie's iconic hit *Space Oddity*. The video that Hadfield has posted to his YouTube account has garnered a staggering 7.9 million views in just two days. Hadfield covers the song from the International Space Station where he has been for some time now as something of an homage to the ending of his stint in space. Fans of Hadfield and Bowie alike are sure to be overjoyed to see and hear the iconic song -- which centers around [space travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-center-houston) -- actually sung in space. Landing back on Earth yesterday in the Soyuz capsule, Hadfield will likely experience something of a rockstar welcoming due to his awesome recordings while orbiting the planet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Space Performance Art:** Using space as a venue for artistic performances and creations, creating a unique and awe-inspiring experience for audiences. - **Space Travel Audiovisual Content:** Creating audiovisual content that showcases space travel and exploration experiences for a mainstream audience. - **Social Media Space Engagement:** Engaging with audiences and followers on social media platforms to showcase the daily life of astronauts and their activities in space. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment Industry:** Incorporating space as a theme in films, music, and other entertainment productions to create unique experiences and attract audiences. - **Media Industry:** Producing content that focuses on space exploration and showcases the experiences of astronauts for mainstream media platforms. - **Space Tourism Industry:** Leveraging social media to showcase the daily life of space tourists and their experiences to attract potential clients and generate interest in space tourism. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glamorous Rockstar-Inspired Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-bowie-doll.md) - [Festive Light Painting Techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-painting-1.md) - [Space-Themed IPA Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-craft-ipa.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Musical Episodes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subspace-rhapsody.md) - [Limited-Edition Astronaut Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-astronaut-sculpture.md) - [Space-Themed Marbled Bear Figurine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-hole-1.md) - [Space-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solgaard-x-startalk.md) - [Space-Bound Champagne Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mumm-cordon-rouge.md) - [Robotic Vacuum Space Expeditions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roborock-s8-maxv-ultra.md)