Jeremy Hansen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jeremy Hansen
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Hansen in 2023
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Jeremy Roger Hansen
January 27, 1976 London, Ontario, Canada
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| Status | Active |
| Alma mater | Royal Military College (BSc, MSc) |
| Awards | Canadian Forces' Decoration (2006) |
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| Allegiance | Canada |
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Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1994–present |
| Rank | Colonel |
Jeremy Roger Hansen is a Canadian astronaut, born on January 27, 1976. He is also a skilled fighter pilot and a physicist. The Canadian Space Agency chose him to be an astronaut in 2009. Another astronaut, David Saint-Jacques, was chosen at the same time.
Before becoming an astronaut, Jeremy Hansen was a captain in the Royal Canadian Air Force. He flew CF-18 fighter jets. He is now a colonel. Jeremy Hansen was chosen for the Artemis II mission. This mission will fly around the Moon. It is planned for spring 2026. If it succeeds, he will be the first non-American astronaut to travel beyond Earth's close orbit.
Early Life and School
Jeremy Hansen was born in London, Ontario. He grew up on a farm near Ailsa Craig. Later, his family moved to Ingersoll, Ontario, where he went to high school.
After finishing high school, Hansen went to the Royal Military College of Canada. This college is in Kingston, Ontario. In 1999, he earned a degree in space science. He completed this degree with high honors.
In 2000, he continued his studies at the Royal Military College. He earned a master's degree in physics. His research focused on tracking satellites from a wide view.
Career Highlights
In 2013, Jeremy Hansen took part in the ESA CAVES training. This training happened in Sardinia, Italy. He explored caves with other astronauts. These included Satoshi Furukawa and Paolo Nespoli.
On June 10, 2014, NASA announced something exciting. Hansen would become an aquanaut. He lived in the Aquarius underwater lab. This was part of the NEEMO 19 mission. The mission started on September 7, 2014, and lasted seven days.
On April 3, 2023, it was announced that he would be part of the Artemis II mission. This mission will make him the first Canadian to travel to the Moon.
Personal Life
Jeremy Hansen is married to Catherine Hansen. They have three children together.
Awards and Honors
Jeremy Hansen has received many awards for his service and achievements.
- He received the Canadian Forces' Decoration in October 2006. This was for 12 years of service.
- He earned his Canadian air force pilot wings in May 2002.
- In 2001, he won the Clancy Scheldrup Memorial Trophy. This award is for the best graduate on the Basic Flying Course.
- He received the Air Cadet League of Canada Award in May 1999. This was for being the top air force graduate from the Royal Military College of Canada.
- He is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.
- He also received the Gold Medal from the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.
- He was Canada's flag bearer for the Coronation of Charles III and Camilla.
- In 2023, he was the Parade Marshal for the Calgary Stampede.
See also
In Spanish: Jeremy Hansen para niños
- List of Artemis astronauts
