Astronaut Jeremy Hansen maps Canada’s future in space at conference
Former Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, a veteran of the Artemis II mission, is advocating for Canada to become a hub for future rocket launches. Speaking at a business forum, he highlighted Canada's geographic advantages for space-related economic growth.
Why it matters
Hansen's push reflects a strategic shift in Canada's space policy toward commercialization and leveraging its northern geography for aerospace industry development.
Breadcrumb Trail Links Home Business Local Business Share this Story : Calgary Herald Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Astronaut Jeremy Hansen maps Canada’s future in space at Alberta conference 'I would like to see Canada continue to be involved,' Hansen said. 'It'll drive our own economy, drive jobs'
Join the conversation Col. Jeremy Hansen, the Canadian astronaut who took part in the Artemis II mission, spoke with Space Canada CEO Brian Gallant at the Global Business Forum in Banff, west of Calgary, on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. Brent Calver/Postmedia Article content BANFF – As Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen weaved through a crowded conference, the hum of Elton John’s 1972 hit “Rocket Man” was quelled only by the roar of applause.
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