David Saint-Jacques

Quick Facts

Full Name	David Saint-Jacques
Occupation	Astronaut
Date Of Birth	Jan 6, 1970(1970-01-06)
Age	54
Birthplace	Quebec City
Country	Canada
Birth City	Quebec
Horoscope	Capricorn

David Saint-Jacques Biography

David Saint-Jacques is one of the most popular and richest Astronaut who was born on January 6, 1970 in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. Astronaut who was an engineer for flight in the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). He was a part of Expeditions 57-59and, as in April of 2019, he is expected to be making his earthbound return in July 2019.

He as well as He and Oleg Kononenko took part in Expedition 57 as fellow astronauts. participated in Expedition 57 as fellow astronauts.

Saint-Jacques holds a BEng in Engineering Physics from the École polytechnique de Montréal, an affiliated college of Université de Montréal, where he graduated in 1993. He later graduated in 1998 with a PhD in astrophysics, from the Cavendish Astrophysics Group at the University of Cambridge. Saint-Jacques completed postdoctoral research at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan between 1999–2001 where he worked on the development and application of the Mitaka Infrared Interferometer in Japan and the Subaru Telescope Adaptive Optics System in Hawaii. He also holds a Doctor of Medicine from Université Laval completed in 2005 and completed a Family medicine residency at McGill University (2007) (specializing in first-line, isolated medical practice).

During 1994–98, his studies included theoretical work on astronomical observation and design, fabrication and commissioning of instruments for the Cambridge Optical Aperture Synthesis Telescope and for the William Herschel Telescope in the Canary Islands. During the course of this research under supervisor John E. Baldwin he made several trips abroad on sponsorship from the Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council, the Cavendish Astrophysics Group, Corpus Christi College and the Cambridge Philosophical Society, and decided to pursue further research experience in Japan. In 2001, he joined the Astrophysics group at the Department de physique, Université de Montréal.

He has three children along alongside his spouse Veronique.

David Saint-Jacques Net Worth

David Saint-Jacques is one of the richest Astronaut from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, David Saint-Jacques 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He received his master’s in engineering at Ecole polytechnique de Montreal in 1993. He was later awarded the PhD in astrophysics at Cambridge University. University of Cambridge.

He made his spacewalk for the first time in April of 2019 which made him the 4th Canadian astronaut to accomplish this feat. He participated on NASA’s NEEMO 15 underwater explanation mission and became an official aquanaut in October of 2011 after spending 24 hours in the water.

David Saint-Jacques (in Quebec: [davɪd sẽɪ̯̃nʒã(ŋ)k̚] , French pronunciation: ​[david sɛ̃ʒak] ; born January 6, 1970) is a Canadian astronaut with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). He is also an astrophysicist, engineer, and a physician.

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Who is David Saint-Jacques Dating?

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On September 19, 2011, NASA announced that Saint-Jacques would serve as an aquanaut aboard the Aquarius underwater laboratory during the NEEMO 15 undersea exploration mission from October 17–30, 2011. Delayed by stormy weather and high seas, the mission began on October 20, 2011. On the afternoon of October 21, Saint-Jacques and his crewmates officially became aquanauts, having spent over 24 hours underwater. NEEMO 15 ended early on October 26 due to the approach of Hurricane Rina.

Facts & Trivia

David Ranked on the list of most popular Astronaut. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. David Saint-Jacques celebrates birthday on January 6 of every year.

In May 2016 Saint-Jacques was selected as a member of ISS Expedition 58/59, which at the time was scheduled to start in November 2018.

What is David Saint-Jacques most known for?

During his mission, David conducted Canadian and international science experiments and technology demonstrations, supported critical operations and maintenance activities, and became the fourth CSA astronaut to conduct a spacewalk. He also became the first Canadian to use Canadarm2 to catch a visiting spacecraft.

What is David St Jacques doing now?

Saint-Jacques supports the space program through his work with NASA and the CSA , and routinely shares his passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics ( STEM ) with young Canadians.

What are some fun facts about David Saint-Jacques?

• David is only the ninth CSA astronaut who has been to space.
• He is fluent in English and French and can also converse in Russian, Spanish and Japanese.
• David has degrees in engineering, astrophysics and medicine.

How old is David St Jacques?

52 years (January 6, 1970)

How many times did David Saint-Jacques go to space?

David Saint-Jacques
Time in space| 203 days 15 hours 16 minutes
Selection| 2009 CSA Group
Total EVAs| 1
Missions| Soyuz MS-11 (Expedition 58/59)