Astronauts
Recruitment campaign
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is looking for two star candidates to be part of the next generation of space explorers.
The deadline for applications has passed.
Visit this page often for news on the selection process!
Astronauts are modern-day explorers. They courageously travel beyond the Earth to help discover new scientific knowledge. Their courage and determination are an inspiration to many. Their unique experience helps advance scientific research and technology development.
What exactly do Canadian astronauts do?
Canada's active astronauts support space missions in progress and prepare for a future mission by taking extensive training. They mainly work at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. However, they return to Canada periodically to participate in various activities and encourage young Canadians to pursue their education in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).
Learn more about the job.
About the recruitment campaign
News
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Find out more about the 32 candidates still in the running to be the next Canadian astronaut!
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Astronauts wanted – Episode 2: The First Selection - In this video, watch the top 72 candidates go through the first series of aptitude tests
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Photos of astronaut candidates during the first series of aptitude tests.
Are you Canada's next astronaut?
Who are the astronaut candidates?
Videos
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The astronaut candidates during the second series of aptitude tests.
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The astronaut candidates during the second series of aptitude tests.
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The astronaut candidates during the second series of aptitude tests.
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The astronaut candidates during the second series of aptitude tests.
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The astronaut candidates during the second series of aptitude tests.
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The astronaut candidates during the second series of aptitude tests.
Who are your heroes in real life?
Find out how the astronaut candidates answered that question!
Meet our active astronauts
Jeremy Hansen
David Saint-Jacques
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