Category: canadian astronaut

‘Don’t Fall Off the Horse’: Astronaut Jeremy Hansen Leads Calgary Stampede Parade

Col. Jeremy Hansen is preparing to become the first Canadian to travel to the moon as part of the Artemis II mission, but Friday he  cowboyed up to become the second astronaut to be marshal of the Calgary Stampede parade. The 10-day Artemis II mission could launch as early as November of next year and…


Canadian Astronaut Will Join Historic Mission to Moon

Jeremy Hansen is set to make history as the first Canadian astronaut to fly to the moon, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has announced. Hansen will fly around the moon, joining NASA’s Artemis II 10-day mission, expected to take place in November 2024. The mission will make Canada the second country to ever send an…