Jeremy Hansen is the first Canadian to head to the moon

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 5, 2026Country: Canada

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Jeremy Hansen is the first Canadian to head to the moon

The Canadian Space Agency announced that Jeremy Hansen is the first Canadian to participate in a lunar mission, Artemis II, which also includes three American astronauts. The Agency's president, Lisa Campbell, expressed her pride and highlighted the significance of this mission for Canada. This journey marks a significant milestone in Canadian space exploration.

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