Canada's Mark Carney 'so proud' of astronauts in call to Artemis II
Jeremy Hansen received a call from the prime minister as Canada's first astronaut to travel into deep space as part of the Artemis II mission.
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Notable Quotes
"Canadians 'couldn't be more proud' of them."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"Colonel Hansen has made history as the first Canadian to venture to the Moon – a testament to his exceptional skill, and to the decades of discipline, dedication, and perseverance that brought him to this moment."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"For Canada, this mission started with a bold vision and a deep-rooted faith in Canadian know-how."
— Jeremy Hansen , Other
"I’m proud to see a Canadian in space and to hear French spoken."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"We’re not only proud, but it’s good news. We’re following because they’re providing hope."
— Mélanie Joly , Politician
"I launched with the expectation that I would see the proof (of humanity’s purpose) with my own eyes, and I definitely have."
— Jeremy Hansen , Other
"Space exploration pushes innovation, and when we set really big goals, it focuses us on getting things done."
— Jeremy Hansen , Other
"Canadians couldn't be more proud of Hansen and the collaboration with the United States."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"I’ve heard, time and time again, people from across the country saying, ‘We’re not only proud, but it’s good news."
— Mélanie Joly , Politician
"I launched with the expectation that I would see the proof (of humanity’s purpose) with my own eyes, and I definitely have."
— Jeremy Hansen , Other
"Canadians are so proud of what you’re doing and the collaboration."
— Mark Carney , Politician
"Willingness is a huge ingredient in a successful team."
— Jeremy Hansen , Other
"A lot of Canadians just wanted one point of reassurance, that the preference is for maple syrup over nutella on your pancakes in the morning."
— Mark Carney , Politician
Key People
Bryan Akwirente Deer is an Indigenous elder from the Mohawk Nation of Kahnawake who delivered a prayer at the event.
Astronaut from the Canadian Space Agency who flew on Artemis 2.
Joshua Kutryk is a Canadian astronaut coordinating the Artemis II mission event.
Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada.
Mélanie Joly is Canada's Minister of Industry.
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Jeremy Hansen received a call from the prime minister as Canada's first astronaut to travel into deep space as part of the Artemis II mission.
Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen during a live space-to-Earth connection, highlighting Canada's role in human space exploration and expressing national pride in Hansen's achievements.
Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen during a live space-to-Earth connection, highlighting Canada's role in human space exploration and expressing national pride in Hansen's achievements.
Prime Minister Carney celebrates first Canadian to orbit the moon as U.S.-Canada relations face tensions.
Prime Minister Mark Carney praised astronaut Jeremy Hansen during a call with the Artemis II crew, expressing pride in seeing a Canadian in space and hearing French spoken.
Prime Minister Mark Carney praised astronaut Jeremy Hansen during a call with the Artemis II crew, expressing pride in seeing a Canadian in space and hearing French spoken.
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