Jeremy Hansen Steps Back, Still Pushing Canada in Space | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Jeremy Hansen, Canada’s first astronaut to orbit the moon on Artemis II, is stepping down from his full-time role at the Canadian Space Agency after 17 years — but he’s not retiring from space. Instead, he’s joining the Royal Canadian Air Force as a Reservist, ready to keep driving Canada’s space ambitions in fresh, innovative ways. Praise poured in from the CSA for his leadership and inspiration to a new generation, while Hansen himself remains laser-focused on space innovation and its economic potential. This isn’t an exit — it’s a pivot, with his passion for pushing boundaries still…