Artemis Two Launches: Canada's Hansen Makes History

0:00It's April 1st, welcome to Vancouver News today, powered by AI, eyes on the skies today as Artemis, two blasts off, marking humanity's return to the moon after more than 50 years. Canada's Jeremy Hansen, a 50-year-old from London, Ontario, steps up as Mission Specialist, the first non-American beyond low-earth orbit and the… First Canadian hitting lunar orbit, he's crewed with NASA Pros, read Weizmann commanding, Victor Glover and Christina Koch. This fly-by-mission tests key systems for deeper space runs, building on decades of global teamwork and Canadian space investments. Hansen carries the weight of that legacy, orbiting the moon without landing to pave the way ahead. Folks worldwide are buzzing, King Charles hailed Hansen as a bridge for nations and generations in a personal letter. Canadian leaders from the Ontario Premier to opposition heads are beaming with pride, while U.S. officials and even Elmo chime in with good vibes and moon shout-outs.

1:01Military commanders and astronauts alike are toasting Hansen's grind paying off, stressing safety as the top priority for this historic crew. With clear skies hope for this evening's launch on April 1st, 2026, Artemis 2 kicks off a new space era, linking past dreams to tomorrow's lunar steps.