. ♪ >> that is chris hatfield singing in space.f his many youtube video that is became a hit here on earth. >> every time i see it, it's fantastic. >> he got back a few months ago from his latest stint in space. >> he's also known for sharing his views of the planet on social media. he recently came back to this planet for good. ♪ >> he found a way to rock out out in space. >> it's an incredible existence living on a space station. you work hard but you have the opportunity to play a little bit. >> even before the canadian astronaut floated to nearly 17 million youtube hits, he was a social media celebrity. >> they soak up water nicely. i have a nice, wet toothbrush. he showed what life is really like in orbit, everything from how they make sandwiches, wash their hands and shave. >> my moustache needs extra attention. >> i try to be myself. it occurred to me, if i saw something i thought was cool or funny, other people would, too. >> reporter: he always dreamed of becoming an astronaut, even as he grew up on a farm in ontario. he s