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Jeremy Hansen is leaving the Canadian Space Agency, but Canada will still support NASA’s return to the moon

On July 6, 2026, just a few days after helping Canada celebrate its national day, Canadian astronaut and icon Jeremy Hansen announced his retirement from the Canadian Space Agency.

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Artemis 2's Jeremy Hansen stepping down from active astronaut duty after epic moon mission

The Canadian Space Agency's Jeremy Hansen will step back from active astronaut service in September for a new role.

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Canadian astronaut Josh Kutryk finally flying to ISS after Boeing Starliner mishap: 'I'm committed to making the most of this unique opportunity'

Just two weeks after Canada made history on the Artemis 2 moon mission, Canadian astronaut Josh Kutryk was assigned to the upcoming Crew-13 mission to the ISS.

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The moon is green and brown? Why scientists are already excited about Artemis II's historic lunar photos

As Earth reels at the beauty of Artemis II's historic lunar flyby photos, geologists working on the mission are excited for big insights about the moon.

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How Artemis II astronauts are preparing for splashdown after moon mission

NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, along with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, will continue preparations for their return to Earth. The astronauts begin configuring the Orion capsule for re-entry, stowing equipment, securing cargo and adjusting crew seats. As part of the day’s schedule, the crew…

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How the Artemis II crew trained to observe and photograph the moon: A NASA science team geologist explains

The Artemis II crew has now broken the record — previously held by Apollo 13 — for the farthest distance any humans have ever travelled from Earth. The crew also completed a flyby of the moon’s far side and sent back some amazing images of the lunar surface.

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The Artemis 2 astronauts just flew by the moon. Lunar scientists can't wait for what's next

"Apollo happened before I was born, and the idea that we will see humans on the moon within our lifetimes, with decades of advances in science and technology behind them, is remarkable."

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'This is really big stuff.' Trump hails NASA Artemis 2 astronauts after historic moon flyby feat

President Donald Trump on Monday night (April 6) hailed the courage and grit of NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts after their historic flyby around the moon.

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Houston, we still have a problem: The toilet has been a recurring issue on the Artemis II moon mission

The Artemis II flight, which launched from Houston, Texas, last Wednesday is the first time that humans have returned to the moon in 53 years

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Here's what the Artemis 2 astronauts will be doing on each day of NASA's historic moon mission

The crew's 10-day mission will be filled with science, spacecraft tests, medical checks, survival training and more.

Space

What will the Artemis 2 astronauts eat during their historic moon mission? (video)

The Artemis 2 astronauts will spend about 10 days flying to and from the moon, so they'll need to find creative ways to dine in a small space.

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Humans head back toward Moon for first time in 50 years: What to know about NASA’s Artemis II

NASA astronauts could be sent back to the Moon for the first time in 50 years as soon as April 1. Here's what you need to know about the mission.

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Nasa to take astronauts around the moon for first time in 50 years

The launch window for the Artemis II mission opens on February 6

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Artemis 2 moon astronauts rehearse for launch day (photos)

The four astronauts who will fly around the moon on NASA's Artemis 2 mission suited up, walked out and climbed aboard their spacecraft during a key prelaunch test at Kennedy Space Center.

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From 6th Ave to space: Haribo gummi candies blast off into Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Haribo is adding its own "cosmic" taste to Thanksgiving by sending Goldbear (and its friends) where no gummi candy has gone before. The confectioner has a float in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Canada’s first moon rover will soon have a name as it prepares to explore a hostile lunar region

The Canadian Space Agency announced a competition today to name Canada’s first-ever rover mission to the moon. This unmanned mission will explore the south polar region of the moon to search for water ice and explore its unique geology.

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Snatching a spinning spacecraft was 'the greatest pride' for 1st Canadian astronaut in space (video)

Canadian astronaut Marc Garneau flew three times in space, conducting some tricky Canadarm robotic arm moves. On the 40th anniversary of his first flight, he celebrates how far Canada has come.

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Canadarm2 was not designed to catch spacecraft at the ISS. Now it's about to grab its 50th

Canadarm2 launched in 2001 before companies made their own cargo craft. Now well-versed in the technique, the Canadian robot arm will catch Cygnus no earlier than Aug. 5.

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Artemis 2 exercise device soars in parabolic flight (photos, video)

On its way to the moon, the design for an exercise device took to the skies above Montreal for a parabolic flight. The July series of experiments evaluated health tech for astronauts, too.

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'This is how we get to Mach 3:' Virgin Galactic's Jameel Janjua on his long journey to space (exclusive)

Jameel Janjua made it 'to the bitter end' in a Canadian astronaut government selection in 2009, but wasn't chosen. He found a different path to space, however: Virgin Galactic.

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'Most unique tree here:' Artemis Moon Tree planted at US Capitol

Reid Wiseman felt a little jealous about the tree that he and his crewmates helped dedicate on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol. The NASA astronaut was, in a way, beaten to the moon by the sapling.

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Artemis 2 astronauts simulated a day in the life on their moon mission. Here's what they learned (exclusive)

How do you get ready for flying to the moon? The Artemis 2 astronauts practiced a day in space ahead of their historic liftoff in 2025 to see what living in the Orion spacecraft is like.

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Boeing's Starliner is a 'big piece of America's overall strategy for access to low Earth orbit,' astronaut says

Canadian Space Agency astronaut Josh Kutryk says Boeing Starliner is "important strategically" for America's space program.

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Artemis 2 moon astronauts celebrate engine test for future lunar missions (video)

Artemis 2 moon astronauts Reid Wiseman and Christina Koch watched a dramatic engine fire in Mississippi on March 6. The test will prepare NASA for future lunar landings.

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Here's what it's like taking a VR spacewalk with the Canadian Space Agency

Moon robotics will move around astronauts and equipment to get ready for lunar landings. But first, comes the simulation of Canadarm3 to make sure everything will fit.

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