Chris Hadfield — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

First Canadian to perform extravehicular activity in outer space
Served as commander of the International Space Station (ISS)
Technical Author at Salamander
Author of five published books, including the NYT-bestseller 'An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth'
Earned an engineering degree at the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario
Obtained a master's degree in aviation systems at the University of Tennessee Space Institute

Biography

Chris Austin Hadfield is a Canadian retired astronaut, engineer, fighter pilot, musician, and writer, born on August 29, 1959. He holds the distinction of being the first Canadian to perform extravehicular activity in outer space. His career includes two Space Shuttle missions and a tenure as commander of the International Space Station (ISS).

Prior to his astronaut career, Hadfield served 25 years in the Canadian Armed Forces as an Air Command fighter pilot.