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
![Shane Jacobs](/images/astronautes/candidats/jacobs-shane.jpg)
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
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.