Hot off the heels of the Artemis II mission around the moon that included Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, another Canadian has been announced for another space mission.
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen shared his insights with CBC News, reflecting on his feelings during lift-off, the joy of his mission, and an incident where a water bag accidentally exploded in the capsule.
The Artemis II mission continues its journey to the Moon, with astronauts now past the halfway point and sending back early images of Earth. The mission has also released its first extraordinary photos of Earth, faced a social media uproar over an astronaut's PIN incident, and revealed details about iPhones being used on board.
The crew for NASA's Artemis 2 mission, including Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, has arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, continuing preparations for their planned journey around the Moon as the launch countdown is underway.
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his wife, Catherine, shared their experiences regarding the historic Artemis II mission, with Catherine describing his re-entry as 'the most terrifying day of my life'.
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is being lauded for speaking French while in space, a gesture that has helped to ease tensions following a recent linguistic controversy involving the Air Canada chief.
Italy has reportedly refused permission for US military aircraft to use the Sigonella air base in Sicily for operations in the Middle East, specifically those related to the conflict with Iran. This decision has led to reported tensions between Italy and the US, with President Trump criticizing allies.