Summary
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, originally inspired by a meeting with astronaut Chris Hadfield, is part of the Artemis II mission, which will be the first crewed mission to travel around the Moon in over 50 years. Hansen, currently 50 years old, began his journey as a fighter pilot before joining the Canadian Space Agency, and he is now the only non-American on the Artemis II crew.
Key Facts
- Jeremy Hansen met Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield in 1995, which influenced his career path.
- Hansen started his career as a fighter pilot after joining the Royal Military College in Canada.
- He joined the Canadian Space Agency in 2009.
- Hansen is part of the Artemis II mission, the first crewed mission to orbit the Moon in over 50 years.
- The Artemis II mission has a crew of four astronauts, including Hansen, who is the only non-American.
- The mission will travel farther from Earth than any other human mission before.
- Hansen carries personal items on the mission, including Moon-shaped pendants and a mission patch designed with Indigenous cultural elements.
- Hansen acknowledges the potential for challenges during the mission but values the pursuit of ambitious goals in space exploration.
