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Astronaut says Canadians can be proud of NASA’s Artemis II moon mission
Jeremy Hansen will be the first non-American beyond low Earth orbit on the nearly 10-day Artemis II lunar mission showcasing Canada's key technological and engineering contributions.
- On Wednesday, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is set to launch aboard NASA's Artemis II mission, becoming the first non-American to travel beyond low Earth orbit. The flight sends humans back to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.
- Unlike the Apollo program, which sent men to the moon from 1968 through 1972, Artemis establishes a permanent human presence. Canada became the first of dozens of nations to join the program, reflecting years of innovation and investment.
- NASA managers confirmed the rocket is doing well following repairs, with forecasters predicting cooperative weather for launch. Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk, observing from Florida's Kennedy Space Center, said the crew is in quarantine completing final preparations and rehearsals.
- The nearly 10-day mission will carry four astronauts to the moon and back without landing on the lunar surface. NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick, who commanded SpaceX Crew-8 in 2024, called Canada an "incredible partner" in the effort.
- Kutryk noted Hansen's involvement inspires young Canadians to believe "nothing is impossible" in space exploration. The Artemis program focuses on building infrastructure and laboratories to sustain human life, marking a new era for deep space discovery.
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The Toronto Star+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
‘Goosebumps’: World watches as Artemis II prepares for launch with Canadian on board
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·Toronto, Canada
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Astronaut says Canadians can be proud of NASA's Artemis II moon mission
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·Winnipeg, Canada
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NASA’s next mission will mark a milestone by including for the first time a woman, a person of color and a non-American astronaut on a trip around the satellite. Canada’s involvement reflects decades of international cooperation and opens a new stage in lunar exploration. Read more
·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Leaning Left10Leaning Right0Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution83% Left
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- 83% of the sources lean Left
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L 83%
C 17%
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