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LEGENDActiveCSACSA·🇨🇦 Canada·Born 1976
Jeremy Hansen
First Canadian to travel beyond low Earth orbit (Artemis II, 2026)
240h
Hours in Space
1
Missions
0
EVAs
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EVA Time
It is glorious.
Inspirations
What they aspire to
To inspire young Canadians, especially in rural communities, to pursue careers in science and exploration as Canada returns to deep space.
Biography
Mission Specialist on Artemis II, becoming the first Canadian — and first non-American — to journey beyond low Earth orbit and travel to the vicinity of the Moon. Royal Canadian Air Force fighter pilot.
Before NASARoyal Canadian Air Force CF-18 fighter pilot before being selected as a Canadian Space Agency astronaut in 2009.
Records & Firsts
Notable accomplishments by Jeremy Hansen
- First Canadian to travel beyond low Earth orbit (Artemis II, 2026)
- First non-American astronaut to journey to the vicinity of the Moon
Mission Timeline
- Mission Specialist
Orion / SLS
Artemis II
Launch: Apr 1, 2026Landing: Apr 11, 2026Duration: 10 days- First Canadian to travel beyond low Earth orbit
- First non-American to journey to the vicinity of the Moon
Beyond the Mission
Hobbies & Interests
farmingflyingskiingspending time with his family on the farm
Causes They Champion
STEM outreach in Canadian schoolsIndigenous youth education
Languages
EnglishFrench
Awards & Honors
- Canadian Forces Decoration
- Meritorious Service Medal (Canada)
Fun fact
He was the first Canadian assigned by NASA to lead an astronaut class, training the 2017 group of NASA candidates.
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