“This isn’t just about reaching the Moon,” he said.

“This isn’t just about reaching the Moon,” he said.

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is entering the final stretch of preparation for what could become one of the most significant space missions in modern history—a return to the Moon . Hansen, a veteran Royal Canadian Air Force pilot and one of Canada’s most experienced astronauts, is part of an international crew slated for a lunar mission that aims to push human exploration farther than it has gone in over half a century. Over the past several months, Hansen has been immersed in simulations designed to replicate every phase of the mission—from launch and deep-space travel to lunar orbit operations .  These exercises are not just technical rehearsals; they are stress tests of endurance, teamwork, and decision-making under pressure. “This mission represents years of preparation, not just for me, but for thousands of people working behind the scenes,” Hansen said in a recent briefing.  “We’re building on decades of knowledge while stepping into entirely new territory.” Unlike previous Moon miss…