Orion's Moon Mission: Canada's Hansen Makes History

0:00It's April 3rd. I'm Cory with the story, and this is Canada News today, local news powered by AI. The Artemis II crew just crossed the point of no return with a key engine burn Thursday night, slaying the Orion capsule out of Earth's orbit toward. The moon, launched April 1st from Kennedy Space Center. This test flight includes Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, the first non-American to venture beyond. Low Earth orbit. No quick U-turns now. It'll take days to head back. Over the next three days, though keep tabs on the ship's systems, tweak the path with small burns, and run safety drills like CPR and zero gravity, and... ...soothing up fast for emergencies. In the tie quarters, staying fit means a flywheel gadget that works like a rowing machine for muscles and cardio. Minor glitches might pop up, but that's normal for these complex rides. Canadians are buzzing as Hansen preps for his first live video chat early Saturday morning. He's got a taste of home, too, with maple syrup cookies, Quebec shrimp curry, smoked salmon bites, and Ontario cereal packed into pantry.

1:04This mission's breaking barriers and sparking national pride. Come Monday around 1 p.m. Eastern, Orion loops behind the moon, smashing the Apollo 13 record of 248,600. 55 miles from Earth. Expect about 40 minutes of radio silence as they dip out of sight. Officials say everything's on track so far. The crew splashes down in the Pacific of San Diego on April 10th, wrapping up this bold step toward future moon landings. Keep watching this guys. This is just a warm-up.