Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Chris Hadfield has changed the way we think about astronauts and cyberspace as he uses the technology of video calls and social networks to show the world how's life beyond planet Earth while living in a spaceship. The Canadian Commander has now retired after landing back on Earth. Watch below the best videos while his time in the spaceship:
Chris Hadfield in a video call with William Shatner
How do you sleep in Space?
Is Somebody Singing: The first space-to-earth musical collaboration
Experiment of the soaking wet cloth
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments