Jeremy Hansen

Jeremy Hansen is a Canadian astronaut with the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) who was part of the historic Artemis II mission. This mission marked humanity's return to the vicinity of the Moon for the first time in half a century. Hansen, alongside NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, successfully completed a lunar flyby, capturing unprecedented views of the Moon and Earth. The crew's safe return to Earth on April 11, 2026, was met with widespread attention and praise. Hansen's participation is significant as he was the first Canadian to travel on such a deep space mission. His presence also contributed to a broader representation of diversity in space exploration. The mission's success has been lauded for its performance, particularly the Orion capsule's heat shield, and has paved the way for future lunar endeavors.