Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his fellow Artemis II crew members were warmly welcomed at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) headquarters following their recent expedition to the far side of the moon. Addressing an enthusiastic audience in Longueuil, Que., Hansen expressed gratitude to everyone present for their crucial role in the mission’s success.
The 10-day journey took Hansen, mission leader Reid Wiseman, and astronauts Victor Glover and Christina Koch further away from Earth than any humans had ventured before. Koch mentioned that both she and Glover had undergone training in Canada, establishing a special connection with the CSA.
During a Q&A session with Industry Minister Mélanie Joly and the public, the crew, accompanied by Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jenni Gibbons from NASA’s Mission Control Center, discussed the significance of the international collaboration within the Artemis II team, emphasizing how diverse perspectives had enriched the mission and fostered global unity.
