Astronaut candidate's profile
The candidates participating in the astronaut selection process all have unique journeys and outstanding qualities and skills. You can read their remarkable profiles here.
Jacobs, Shane
Where were you born?
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Where do you currently live?
Natick, Massachusetts, USA
Education
- Bachelor's, mechanical engineering – McGill University
- Ph.D., aerospace engineering – University of Maryland
Photo of the astronaut candidate during the aptitude tests. (Credit: Canadian Space Agency)
What is your current job?
Soft Goods Design Manager at David Clark Company - I lead a team of pattern designers and engineers in the design, development and original creation of spacesuits and other aerospace crew protective equipment.
Why do you want to become an astronaut?
I have always been an explorer and have sought out adventure. I also deeply believe that humanity's future lies in space, and that through exploration and pushing our limits we can achieve near-impossible goals. Astronauts of the future will help pave the way for humanity to become a multi-planet civilization, and I would love to contribute to making that vision a reality.
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