Jeremy Hansen, a Canadian astronaut who flew around the moon during Artemis II in April, revealed plans to step down from his full-time astronaut role this September.
Hansen will continue as a reservist member of the Royal Canadian Air Force
Jul 08, 2026
04:13 pm
What's the storyCanadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who made headlines in April for flying around the Moon with three American crew members on the Artemis II mission, has announced his decision to step down from a full-time astronaut role.
The change will take effect in September.
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