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Or sign-in if you have an account.Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen at the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa May 13, 2026. Photo by Blair Gable /PostmediaThe Canadian astronaut who was part of the historic Artemis II crew that successfully voyaged around the Moon this year is retiring from the nation’s space agency, officials said Monday.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. 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Please try againThe Canadian Space Agency praised him for helping “place Canada’s role in human space exploration on the world stage.”The agency said Hansen, 50, will be pursuing new professional opportunities from September 2026, but will remain a reservist in the Royal Canadian Air Force.Hansen said in a statement that he remained committed to ensuring “space leadership continues to lift up Canadians and the global community.”The historic Artemis II mission was widely perceived as an extraordinary success — reviving fascination with space exploration to levels not seen in decades, with the crew taking thousands of photographs and amassing a stunning portfolio of images that captivated people on Earth.The mission travelled further into space than anyone ever has before.Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here. 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