#Canadian Space Agency

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Rise, the Artemis II zero gravity indicator, sits on a wooden desk. A NASA astronaut is in the foreground.

Artemis II returns to Capitol Hill as NASA highlights its lunar crew and a small mission symbol

NASA released an image from the Artemis II crew’s visit to Washington showing 'Rise,' the mission’s zero-gravity indicator, as the astronauts met with congressional staff after their April lunar flight.

Key Takeaways

NASA published an image article showing the Artemis II crew meeting congressional staff in Washington on May 12, 2026.
The release identifies 'Rise' as the mission’s zero-gravity indicator.

DT Editorial Team·May 14, 2026·via nasa.gov

Canada Cancels Spire Wildfire Satellite Contract but Keeps 2029 Goal

The Canadian Space Agency has terminated Spire Global's WildFireSat contract, yet says it still plans to deliver a space-based wildfire monitoring capability by 2029 and within the existing budget.

Key Takeaways

Spire said Canada terminated its WildFireSat contract for convenience.
The original award covered 10 cubesats with infrared sensors for wildfire monitoring.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 30, 2026·via spacenews.com

Jeremy Hansen’s Artemis II seat marks a milestone for Canada’s lunar ambitions

Artemis II mission specialist Jeremy Hansen is set to become the first Canadian to fly around the moon, capping a long wait that included years of technical, policy, and astronaut-training work.

Key Takeaways

Jeremy Hansen is set to become the first Canadian to fly around the moon on Artemis II.
He was selected as an astronaut in 2009 but did not receive a mission seat until the Artemis II crew announcement in 2023.

DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via space.com

Artemis 2 Crew Enters Final Stretch as NASA Targets a Return to Lunar Flight

NASA’s Artemis 2 astronauts are deep into simulations, launch rehearsals, and spacecraft operations training as the agency prepares for humanity’s first crewed mission around the moon in decades.

DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via space.com