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Canadians gathering at museums, libraries to watch Artemis II moon launch
The 10-day mission will send Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and three NASA astronauts around the moon without landing.
- On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Canadians are gathering at museums and libraries nationwide to watch NASA's Artemis mission, marking humanity's return to lunar space after more than 50 years.
- Featuring Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen as mission specialist, the nearly 10-day flight will travel to the moon and back without landing on the lunar surface.
- Supporters are convening at Vancouver's H.R. MacMillan Space Centre and Halifax's Discovery Centre to watch the launch, with the first two-hour window opening at 6:24 p.m. ET on April 6.
- RCAF commander Jamie Speiser-Blanchet said he is "praying for the safety and success" of the Artemis II crew as the mission carries humanity farther into deep space than in over half a century.
- This historic journey positions Canada as a key partner in deep-space exploration, with King Charles III noting, "It's just a real pleasure to see his hard work pay off in this way.
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Canadians gather at museums, libraries to watch Artemis II moon launch
OTTAWA — Canadians across the country watched the launch of Artemis II with a mix of excitement and nervousness, erupting into loud applause at the sight of the fiery liftoff of the historic moon mission.
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OTTAWA — Canadians across the country and people around the world are gathering today to watch the launch of Artemis II, which is set to send humans back to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. Jeremy Hansen, 50, of London, Ont.
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