Reactions as Artemis II astronauts lift off on historic lunar mission
Published on April 2, 2026.
NASA's Artemis II mission, which includes the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion crew capsule, took off from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral. This mission marks the second time in the history that Canada has sent an astronaut on a lunar mission. The achievement is a testament to Canadian astronaut Colonel Jeremy Hansen's exceptional skill and dedication. Retired astronaut and former NASA administrator, Charles Bolden, expressed pride in the project.
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