Trump Congratulates Artemis Crew, Hails Canada's Role

0:00It's April 7, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Vancouver News today, your AI-powered local news. Artemis II crew just looped around the moon's far side and set a new record for humans venturing farthest from Earth. Right after they regained radio contact, President Donald Trump hopped on a call with the four astronauts, including Canadian Jeremy Hanson. NASA set it up like that historic Nixon Chatt, with Apollo 11 back in 1969. Some called them modern day pioneers and gave props without naming Canada outright, just hinting at a special neighbor on board. Hanson, floating under Canadian and U.S. flags, described the far side as, more cratered, with fewer flat mayors than the near side. Hanson grabbed the mic to thank Trump for America's space leadership and said including Canada was a deliberate choice to team up for moon bases and, Mars trips. Canadians are thrilled to join the ride. Trump shot back he topped a Wayne Gretzky, the great one, and Canada's Prime Minister, both super proud of Hanson's bravery.

1:02Things got quiet for a full minute, crew fidgeting on camera, until Commander Reed Weisman checked the line. Trump doubled down on praising the bull Canadian, and Weisman shouted out Hanson, plus other Canadian astronauts like Jenny Gibbons and Josh Kutrick as, top additions to the team. Earlier, Hanson honored Weisman's late wife Carol by naming a visible crater after her sparking crewhugs. Missions rolling strong, pushing boundaries and building those international bonds for the stars ahead.