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| Jeremy Hansen | |
|---|---|
| Name | Jeremy Hansen |
| Birth date | 1976-01-27 |
| Birth place | London, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Test pilot, Fighter pilot, Astronaut |
| Alma mater | Royal Military College of Canada, University of Sheffield |
| Known for | Canadian Space Agency astronaut, Artemis II crew member |
Jeremy Hansen Jeremy Hansen (born 27 January 1976) is a Canadian astronaut, Royal Canadian Air Force officer, and test pilot. He is a member of the Canadian Space Agency astronaut corps and was selected for command and crew roles on international human spaceflight missions, representing Canada in collaborations with NASA, the European Space Agency, and other partners. Hansen's career spans combat operations, flight test engineering, spaceflight training, and public outreach.
Hansen was born in London, Ontario and raised in Lynden, Ontario and Hamilton, Ontario. He attended the Royal Military College of Canada where he studied aerospace engineering and military studies, later completing postgraduate training at institutions including the Royal Air Force College Cranwell and the University of Sheffield for advanced aerospace and test-pilot qualifications. While at college he participated in collegiate flight programs and cadet organizations associated with the Canadian Forces and provincial youth programs. Early influences included Canadian aviation figures and international test-pilot communities that shaped his decision to pursue a career in tactical aviation and spacecraft operations.
Hansen served as an officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force and flew frontline fighter aircraft with operational postings to units such as 425 Tactical Fighter Squadron and other CF-18 squadrons. His deployments included NATO-related exercises and multinational training events with partners from United States Air Force, Royal Air Force, and NATO allies, integrating air policing missions and coalition interoperability tasks. Hansen completed advanced fighter pilot training and later attended the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School and other international test-pilot courses, qualifying as a flight test engineer and project pilot on high-performance platforms. His service record lists participation in joint operations and defence exercises coordinated through NATO command structures and bilateral programs with the United States.
Hansen was selected to the astronaut corps by the Canadian Space Agency during a recruitment round that emphasized applicants with aerospace, medical, and operational expertise. His selection followed a competitive process involving panels with representatives from the Canadian Space Agency, NASA, and other international partners evaluating physiological, technical, and psychological suitability for long-duration human spaceflight. After selection he completed initial astronaut candidate training in conjunction with programs run by NASA Johnson Space Center, the European Astronaut Centre, and Canadian training partners, covering spacecraft systems, extravehicular activities, robotics, and rendezvous operations. Hansen became a key Canadian liaison for bilateral projects between the Canadian Space Agency and other agencies, including collaborative work on the International Space Station and future lunar initiatives.
Hansen was assigned to high-profile human spaceflight assignments, including roles in crewed missions coordinated under the Artemis program and bilaterally with NASA and other international partners. He served as a mission specialist and crew member for preflight and in-flight responsibilities on missions involving orbital rendezvous, lunar transfer planning, and operational testing of new spacecraft systems developed by companies and agencies participating in crewed exploration. Hansen's mission training included simulator time in programs associated with the Orion spacecraft, deep-space navigation rehearsals with the Deep Space Network, and coordinated exercises with partners from the European Space Agency and commercial providers. His flights contributed to broader objectives such as technology demonstrations, astronaut health investigations, and international partnership protocols.
Hansen has been involved in research projects and technical reports related to human spaceflight, flight test safety, and operational procedures for crewed exploration. He co-authored and contributed to white papers used by international working groups convened by NASA, the Canadian Space Agency, and allied research institutions addressing topics like life-support testing, habitability, and human factors for long-duration missions. Hansen has also participated in training curricula developed in collaboration with the European Astronaut Centre, Canadian Space Agency training divisions, and military test-pilot schools to prepare astronauts and pilots for integrated aerospace operations. He has lectured at institutions including the Royal Military College of Canada and other universities and has been a speaker at conferences organized by aerospace societies and defense forums.
Hansen's decorations include military service medals and recognition from defence and aerospace organizations. He has received honours from institutions such as the Royal Canadian Air Force, the Department of National Defence (Canada), and civilian aerospace bodies for achievements in flight test and contributions to national space initiatives. Internationally, his work has been acknowledged by partner agencies during joint training exchanges and mission assignments, and he has been named in lists and profiles published by major space agencies highlighting key crew members participating in exploration programs.
Hansen is active in public outreach promoting STEM education and youth engagement in aviation and space professions. He has participated in events organized by the Canadian Space Agency, universities, and youth organizations to encourage careers in aerospace engineering and pilot training. Hansen resides in Ontario and maintains ties with military veteran communities and aerospace industry groups. He advocates for international collaboration in human exploration programs with partners such as NASA, the European Space Agency, and allied defense organizations, emphasizing the role of multinational cooperation in expanding human presence beyond low Earth orbit.
Category:Canadian astronauts Category:Royal Canadian Air Force officers Category:1976 births Category:Living people