Astronaut Jeremy Hansen, a Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut who flew around the Moon in April as part of NASA’s Artemis II mission, is leaving the Canadian Space Agency. Multiple outlets report that Hansen announces he is stepping down from active, full-time astronaut duties and will transition to a new role starting in September. The CSA statement cited by outlets says Hansen will pursue “new professional opportunities.”
Other coverage notes that Hansen’s departure occurs shortly after the Artemis II mission, which is described as historic for Canada’s participation in human lunar exploration. Reports also highlight that Canada continues to support NASA’s Artemis program after Hansen’s departure, including involvement in future Artemis missions and related contributions. One source specifically lists Canada’s roles for Artemis III, including personnel and spacecraft-related contributions.
Overall, the accounts agree that Hansen remains connected to service plans as a reservist while his active CSA astronaut career ends, and that Canada’s work on Artemis continues.
