Colonel Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian Commander of the International Space Station, is a celebrated astronaut, engineer, and musician. Renowned for making space exploration accessible, he has flown in three missions, performed spacewalks, and built space stations. A former fighter pilot and test pilot, he has received numerous honors, including the Order of Canada. Hadfield’s achievements include releasing the first album recorded in space and hosting acclaimed science shows. He advises SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, and King Charles III on sustainability in space while inspiring millions with his work and creativity.
Space Oddity
Feet Up
Beyond The Terra
Big Smoke
Space Lullaby
First Canadian commander of the International Space Station (ISS).
First Canadian to perform a spacewalk in outer space.
Served 25 years as an Air Command fighter pilot.
Flew three space missions and built two space stations.
NASA’s director of operations in Star City, Russia.
Released a space-recorded album, Space Sessions: Songs From a Tin Can.
Co-hosted National Geographic’s One Strange Rock with Will Smith.
Co-created BBC’s Astronauts: Do You Have What It Takes?.
Adjunct professor at the University of Waterloo.
Advises SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, and Open Lunar Foundation.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Royal Military College.
Master’s in Aviation Systems, University of Tennessee Space Institute.
Glider pilot license through Royal Canadian Air Cadets.
Test pilot training with U.S. Air Force and Navy programs.
Top Test Pilot in both U.S. Air Force and Navy.
Inducted into Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame.
Order of Canada and Order of Ontario recipient.
Meritorious Service Cross for contributions to space exploration.
NASA Exceptional Service Medal honoree.
Grammy-nominated for Space Sessions: Songs From a Tin Can.
Advising King Charles III on space sustainability (2023).
Hosted science and space series Generator, combining science, music, comedy.
Delivered TED Talk: What I Learned from Going Blind in Space.
Created Rare Earth series on YouTube, exploring life and science.
Chronicled ISS life with social media and media appearances.
Popularized space with millions through photos and videos from orbit.
Flew over 70 aircraft types as a test pilot.
Helped install Canadarm2 during STS-100 mission in 2001.
Instrumental in dozens of scientific experiments on the ISS.
Retired after a 35-year career in aviation and space.
Published five books, including An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth.
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