NASA announced the crew of the first four-person team who will head to the moon as part of the Artemis II mission, which aims to explore the moon and, in the future, Mars.
to the vicinity of the Moon. Among the crew are the first woman, first person of color, and first Canadian on a lunar mission, and all four astronauts will represent the best of humanity as they explore for the benefit of all," said Director Vanessa Wyche, NASA Johnson."This mission paves the way for the expansion of human deep space exploration and presents new opportunities for scientific discoveries, commercial, industry and academic partnerships and the Artemis Generation.
Canada’s Hansen has never been to space but served as a fighter pilot and colonel in the Canadian Armed Forces. He was one of two recruits selected by the Canadian Space Agency in May 2009 and was the first Canadian to lead a NASA astronaut class, NASA said.
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