Astronaut Jeremy Hansen opens CNE, touts importance of Canada’s space sector
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen delivered remarks at the opening of the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), emphasizing the significance of Canada's space sector. Hansen, a former Canadian Space Agency astronaut, recounted his experiences during the historic Artemis II mission, during which he became the first Canadian to travel to the moon and the first non-American to venture beyond low Earth orbit.
He expressed his passion for inspiring the next generation to join the growing space sector and contributing to Canada's space industry post-retirement. Canada has historically played a crucial role in space exploration, having designed the Canadarm for the International Space Station and contributing to the James Webb Space Telescope.
The federal government estimated the space sector's economic impact to be $3.8 billion in 2024. Despite his impending retirement, Hansen expressed his willingness to return to space if asked, highlighting the awe-inspiring views he witnessed during his mission.
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