Chris Hadfield Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Chris Hadfield (Chris Austin Hadfield)

Last Updated: 11 Aug, 2023 | Views: 449

Age: 65

Profession: Astronaut

Other Profession(s): Musician, Test pilot

Famous For: Former Canadian Space Agency Astronaut

Higher Education: Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Chris Hadfield Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth
29 Aug, 1959 (65 Years 03 Months 16 Days)
Birth Country
Canada
Birth State/Province
Ontario
Birth District
Sarnia
Birth Sign
Virgo
Religion
Christianity
Nationalities
Canadian

Chris Hadfield Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):

Chris Hadfield is a well-known retired Canadian astronaut and engineer. Hadfield was born in Ontario, Canada, in 1959. After graduating from high school, he attended Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario, where he earned a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. He is best known for his time spent as the International Space Station (ISS) commander and for his unique approach to communicating with the public about his experiences in space. 

Chris Hadfield Career:

In 1982, Hadfield was accepted into the Canadian Armed Forces as a fighter pilot. 

He flew CF-18 Hornets with the 425 Tactical Fighter Squadron and later became a flight instructor. 

Hadfield's first spaceflight was in 1995 when he flew aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis as part of the STS-74 mission.

He operated the shuttle's robotic arm during the mission, which successfully attached a module to the Russian Mir space station. 

He flew two more spaceflights, in 2001 and 2012, aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour and Soyuz TMA-07M, respectively.

In 2012, Hadfield was selected to command the International Space Station (ISS) during Expedition 35. 

He spent five months aboard the ISS and became known for his unique approach to communicating with the public. 

After returning to Earth in 2013, Hadfield retired from the Canadian Armed Forces and the CSA. 

Chris Hadfield Achievements and Awards:

In 2018, Hadfield was inducted into the Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame, and in 2019, he was appointed to the Order of Canada.

Today, he continues to inspire and educate the public about the importance of space exploration and its possibilities for humanity.

Chris Hadfield Unknown facts:

He has written several books, including "An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth" and "The Darkest Dark," and he has also appeared in documentaries and television shows.

He used social media to share photographs, videos, and information about life in space, and he even recorded a music video while in orbit.

 

Chris Hadfield Weight, Height in inches, Eye Color

Height (Approx.)
In Centimeters 182 cm
In Meters 1.82 m
In Feet & Inches 6'0"
Weight (Approx.)
In Kilograms 72 kg
In Pounds 158 Ibs
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Gray

Chris Hadfield Family, Wife

Father's Name
Roger Hadfield
Mother's Name
Eleanor Hadfield
Spouse
Helene Hadfield
Brother(s)
Dave Hadfield
Sister(s)
Patty Hadfield
Son(s)
Evan Hadfield, Kyle Hadfield
Daughter(s)
Kristin Hadfield

Chris Hadfield Social Media, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

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