LONGUEUIL, QC, May 13, 2026 /CNW/ - From May 13 to 15, the Artemis II crewmembers will visit Ottawa and Montreal to share their thoughts about the Artemis II mission and their experience aboard the Orion capsule.
During their visit, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronauts Jeremy Hansen and Jenni Gibbons and NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch will take part in public events, talk to students, engage with Canadian space sector stakeholders, and grant interviews (very limited availability).
Media who wish to attend one of the events are asked to contact the Media Relations Office.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 |
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1:30 pm ET |
Public event at the National Arts Centre Discussion with the crew about humanity's return to the Moon National Arts Centre Southam Hall 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa |
6:45 pm ET |
CSA and Space Canada event Discussion between the crew and Space Canada CEO Brian Gallant in the presence of Canadian space sector stakeholders, parliamentarians and other partners Canadian Museum of History 100 Laurier Street, Gatineau |
Thursday, May 14, 2026 |
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10:45 am ET |
Event at CSA headquarters with Minister Mélanie Joly * Welcoming the crew back to the CSA followed by a discussion and Q&A Canadian Space Agency Marc Garneau Conference Centre 6767 Route de l'Aéroport, Longueuil * The event will be livestreamed on the CSA's YouTube channel and Facebook page. The original (without interpretation) will also be available on YouTube. |
Friday, May 15, 2026 |
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10:00 am ET |
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM) event Discussion between the crew and Isabelle Dessureault, President and CEO of the CCMM Place des Arts 175 Sainte-Catherine Street West, Montreal |
Additional information
- Artemis II: Destination Moon
- Information kit – Artemis II mission
- Information kit – Canada's role in lunar exploration
Website: www.asc-csa.gc.ca
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SOURCE Canadian Space Agency
Contact information: Canadian Space Agency, Media Relations Office, Telephone: 450-926-4370, Email: [email protected]
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