Artemis 2: Historic Canadian Astronaut Joins Mission

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The Josh Universe - Space Discord Server community announced that Artemis 2 will feature Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, marking the first time a person of color, a woman, and a Canadian will venture beyond low-Earth orbit. This inclusion highlights Canada's ongoing partnership with NASA, exemplified by their contribution of the Canadarm3 to the lunar Gateway. The mission will be the first spaceflight for Hansen, who is a fighter pilot, physicist, and former aquanaut.

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Artemis 2 marks history for the first person of color, woman, and Canadian venturing beyond low-Earth orbit.

The inclusion of Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen reflects on Canada's long term partnership with NASA, including providing the Canadarm3 on the lunar Gateway space station.

Artemis 2 will be the first spaceflight for Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen. Jeremy is a fighter pilot, physicist, and former aquanaut.
Artemis 2: Historic Canadian Astronaut Joins Mission
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