Jeremy Hansen Steps Down to Stay Involved | US News

Jeremy Hansen, the astronaut who just circled the moon on historic Artemis II, is stepping down from his full-time role at Canada’s space agency—but not retiring. He’s pivoting to new ways of supporting Canada’s space ambitions while staying active as a Royal Canadian Air Force reservist. His 32-year military career, including 17 as an astronaut, saw him train in extreme simulations and even lead NASA’s Canadian astronaut class. On Artemis II, he witnessed the far side of the moon and a lunar solar eclipse—experiences he called “overwhelming.” The Canadian government hailed him as a national icon, saying his legacy will ignite future generations. He’s not walking away from space—he’s just changing lanes to keep pushing humanity’s reach. 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/162e4eaafcf28f95