Media Advisory – Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen in Canada
LONGUEUIL, QC, June 9, 2026 /CNW/ – From June 10 to 12, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut and Artemis II crewmember Colonel Jeremy Hansen will be in Canada, participating in a series of events with various audiences.
During his visit, Jeremy Hansen will share about his role in the historic Artemis II mission at public events in Halifax and Toronto, where he will speak with youth, engage with stakeholders in Canada’s space sector, and grant a limited number of media interviews.
Media representatives interested in attending an event or requesting an interview may contact the Media Relations Office.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
7:00 pm AT Public event with Discovery Centre
Presentation followed by a Q&A with youth and the audience
Halifax Central Library – Paul O’Regan Hall, 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS B3J 1E9
Thursday, June 11, 2026
3:00 pm ET US–Canada Summit
Armchair discussion
Media who wish to attend must be pre-registered by contacting [email protected]
7:00 pm ET Public event with Ontario Science Centre
Presentation followed by a Q&A with the audience
Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M5B 1M4
Friday, June 12, 2026
7:30 pm ET Blue Jays Game
Jeremy Hansen will be throwing the ceremonial first pitch
Additional information
- Artemis II: Destination Moon
- Information kit – Artemis II mission
- Information kit – Canada’s role in lunar exploration
Follow us on social media
http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/rss/default_eng.xml
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Canadian-Space-Agency/150629121625960
http://www.youtube.com/user/Canadianspaceagency
http://twitter.com/csa_asc
SOURCE Canadian Space Agency
