The crew of Artemis II stands in front of an Orion mockup during a cabin leak simulation. From left to right: NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman and Christina Koch, CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA astronaut Victor Glover.
The crew of Artemis II stands in front of an Orion mockup during a cabin leak simulation. From left to right: NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman and Christina Koch, CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA astronaut Victor Glover. Credit: NASA/David DeHoyos

Canada will send its first astronaut, Jeremy Hansen, to the moon in 2026.

The current launch date, subject to change, is currently scheduled for no earlier than Friday, February 6. When Jeremy and his crewmates launch to the moon, they will be first humans to head to the moon since Apollo 17 launched on December 7, 1972, almost 54 years ago.

Mission Facts

  • NET Launch Date: February 6, 2026
  • Crew:
    • Reid Wiseman (Commander)
    • Victor Glover (Pilot)
    • Christina Koch (Mission Specialist 1)
    • Jeremy Hansen (Mission Specialist 2)
  • Launch site: Kennedy Space Center, LC-39B

Artemis 2 Mission Map

Artemis 2 Mission Map

Jeremy Hansen patch

Artemis II patch

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