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Chris Hadfield

CEO of Chris Hadfield Inc

Canada

Overview 

Chris Hadfield is a renowned Canadian astronaut and former CEO of Chris Hadfield Inc, with a background as a test pilot and fighter pilot in the Canadian Forces. He is known for his leadership in space exploration and his global speaking engagements. Hadfield's career highlights include serving as an astronaut with the Canadian Space Agency and being the first Canadian to command the International Space Station.

Work Experience 

Chris Hadfield Inc

  • CEO

    2013 - Current

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Canadian Space Agency

  • Astronaut

    1992 - 2013

    Led an international team of astronauts, engineers and space professionals in multiple operational and time-critical situations Directed Operations in Russia for NASA Mediated international, multi-lingual teams to mutual compromise and agreement Demonstrated the ability to make good decisions under the highest-stress conditions, including spaceship command and spacewalking

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Canadian Forces

  • Test Pilot

    1989 - 1992

    Experimental Test Pilot on F-18 and A7 aircraft, on exchange with USN at Patuxent River, MD Recognized as the top test pilot in the US Air Force and the US Navy

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Canadian Forces

  • Fighter Pilot

    1985 - 1988

    CF-18 Fighter Pilot on 425 Squadron, CFB Bagotville QB Performed the first-ever CF-18 intercept of Soviet Bear bombers in Canadian airspace

Glen Eden

  • Ski Instructor

    1977 - 1978

    Taught everyone from kindergardeners through retirees to improve and enjoy their abilities at skiing. Raced and taught downhill racing for 10 years.

Education 

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