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Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, the first Canadian to reach the moon and the first non-American beyond low Earth orbit, is retiring from the CSA — but not before leaving a legacy that’s reshaping Canada’s space future. After his historic Artemis II flyby, Hansen described lunar views as “literally to die for,” saying the experience rekindled his awe for Earth and left him forever changed. He’s now championing Canada’s booming space economy — worth $3.8 billion annually — and urging young Canadians to join the next frontier. Though he’s stepping back from active missions, Hansen says he’d leap at another chance to fly — driven by his deep connection to space and pride in Canada’s contributions like the Canadarm and Webb Telescope hardware. His journey proves space isn’t just about exploration — it’s about inspiring nations, economies, and generations.

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