Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and the Artemis II crew were warmly welcomed at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) headquarters following their expedition to the dark side of the moon. Addressing an enthusiastic audience in Longueuil, Quebec, Hansen expressed gratitude to those present for their role in the mission’s success.
This historic 10-day journey led Hansen, mission leader Reid Wiseman, and astronauts Victor Glover and Christina Koch further away from Earth than any humans had ventured previously. Koch highlighted that both she and Glover had undergone training in Canada, making the CSA feel like a second home to them.
During a Q&A session with Industry Minister Mélanie Joly and the public, the crew, including Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jenni Gibbons from NASA’s Mission Control Center, shared insights. Wiseman emphasized that the diverse composition of the Artemis II team, representing various nations, enriched the mission and fostered global unity.
