Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his team from the Artemis II mission were warmly welcomed at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) headquarters following their successful journey to the far side of the moon. Addressing a delighted crowd in Longueuil, Quebec, Hansen expressed gratitude to everyone present for their contributions to the mission’s accomplishment.
The 10-day mission, led by Hansen alongside commander Reid Wiseman and astronauts Victor Glover and Christina Koch, set a new record for the farthest distance traveled from Earth by humans. Koch highlighted that both she and Glover had trained in Canada previously, emphasizing the familiar and welcoming atmosphere of the CSA for them.
During their visit, the crew engaged in a Q&A session with Industry Minister Mélanie Joly and members of the public, joined by Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jenni Gibbons from NASA’s Mission Control Center team. Wiseman emphasized the diverse backgrounds of the Artemis II crew, noting how this diversity of perspectives enhanced the mission and fostered global unity.
