Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen stated that his historic role on NASA's Artemis II lunar mission demonstrates Canada's potential to "do big things." Returning to Earth, Hansen credited past and present Canadian visionaries for enabling his journey around the moon. He believes the mission should highlight national capabilities and inspire greater ambition.
The Artemis II crew, including Hansen, completed a 10-day flight, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before and capturing unprecedented lunar imagery. Hansen described the experience as profoundly impactful, with new realizations surfacing daily.
Hansen emphasized that the mission reinforces a global perspective on humanity's place in space and the necessity of collective action. He views the achievement as a testament to what can be accomplished through unity and setting ambitious goals.
He hopes the Artemis II mission will inspire future generations and Canada as a whole to pursue extraordinary achievements, underscoring that such ambitious endeavors are possible and should be pursued with joy.