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CTV News Ottawa recently interviewed Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen while he was in Ottawa to speak at the Actua National Conference.
Read More »Video: Jeremy Hansen Discusses the Artemis II Mission on CTV
Astronaut Jeremy Hansen’s Artemis II Mission Patch Influenced by Indigenous Culture
When astronaut Jeremy Hansen heads to the Moon as part of the Artemis II mission he will have two mission patches, the one created by NASA for the mission and his personal patch created by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). This past week his personal patch was unveiled and its design was influenced by Hansen’s decade long interactions with Indigenous communities.
Read More »RCAF 100th Anniversary Highlights Include Two Canadian Astronaut Missions in 2025
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will celebrate its 100th anniversary on April 1 with a lot of news to report in astronaut missions as well. Service members, and Canadian Space Agency astronauts Col. Jeremy Hansen and Col. Josh Kutryk were assigned to two space missions, respectively, in 2023. Hansen will be the first non-American to fly around the Moon on Artemis 2 in 2025, …
Read More »The Need to Resolve Safety Concerns and Other Issues Delays Artemis II and III Missions
NASA has announced delays in the upcoming Artemis missions to the Moon. In an announcement on Tuesday, they said that both the Artemis II and Artemis III missions will be delayed, though the Artemis IV mission will remain on schedule. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. SUBSCRIBE TODAY
Read More »Jeremy Hansen Trains for His Moon Mission in Canada
Earlier this year Jeremy Hansen was selected to be the first Canadian astronaut to participate in the Artemis program and was assigned to the Artemis 2 mission that will fly around the moon as early as late 2024.
Read More »Canadian and NASA Astronauts on Geology Expedition in Labrador
Two Canadian astronauts are on a geology expedition in Labrador right now, to better understand how to operate in remote environments such as in space. This page is for subscribers only. Already a subscriber? Log in. Fact-driven space news, columns, business, policy, technology and more. Support independent journalism. SUBSCRIBE TODAY
Read More »Artemis 2 Astronaut Jeremy Hansen Rides on Horseback During Calgary Stampede Parade
Artemis 2 Moon mission astronaut Jeremy Hansen rode through the streets of Calgary earlier today (July 7) not on a space vehicle, but on horseback.
Read More »Canadian Lunar Workshop – Canada Could Be Involved in the Artemis 4 and 6 Missions
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen and administrator Martin Bergeron, spoke about Canada’s contribution to the Artemis program, and how Canada (and Canadian companies) were contributing to the return to the lunar surface, at the beginning of this week’s Canadian Lunar Workshop.
Read More »Jeremy Hansen is the First Canadian Going to the Moon
Jeremy Hansen’s patience has paid off. After nearly 14 years as a Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut accumulating skills including managing teams like the 2017 astronaut class’ trainers, he will be aboard the Artemis 2 mission that is returning humans to the Moon’s area in November 2024 or so.
Read More »Jeremy Hansen: Canada Preparing for the Artemis II Mission
As the longest serving astronaut with the Canadian Space Agency — he was selected in May 2009 — former CF-18 fighter pilot Col. Jeremy Hansen has fulfilled many duties in support of the CSA and NASA.
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