Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and the Artemis II crew were warmly welcomed at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) headquarters following their expedition to the far side of the moon. Speaking to an enthusiastic audience in Longueuil, Quebec, Hansen expressed gratitude to those present for their contributions to the successful mission. This 10-day journey took Hansen, mission commander Reid Wiseman, and fellow astronauts Victor Glover and Christina Koch further from Earth than any previous human explorers.
Addressing the crowd, Koch highlighted that both she and Glover had undergone training in Canada, making the CSA feel like a second home to them as well. 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, who played a role at NASA’s Mission Control Center during the mission.
Wiseman emphasized the diverse backgrounds within the Artemis II crew, noting how this diversity of perspectives enhanced the mission and fostered global unity. The crew’s visit to Montreal was met with cheers and accolades, celebrating Hansen’s expertise, humor, and invaluable contributions to this historic lunar mission.
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