Jeremy Hansen Steps Back to Serve Canada's Space Future | Madison News

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who just flew around the moon on historic Artemis II, is stepping back from full-time duties this September to join the Royal Canadian Air Force as a reservist — not retiring, but pivoting to keep shaping Canada’s space future. After 17 years with the CSA and 30+ in the military, Hansen’s legacy includes inspiring youth, leading missions, and being the only international crew member on Artemis II — a record-breaking flight that brought humanity back to lunar orbit in over 50 years. The CSA praises his impact, and Hansen himself says this is just the next chapter, not the end. With three astronauts now remaining full-time, his reserve role signals a continued, expanded commitment to Canada’s space ambitions as NASA gears up for future Artemis missions, including a lunar landing by 2028. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b47c91e179f151c4