# The Artemis II mission has ignited a wave of enthusiasm across the United States.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-10 · Devdiscourse*

## Key points

- Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is the first non-U.S. citizen on a lunar mission.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada spoke directly with the Artemis II crew.
- Artemis II's journey to the moon's far side is a key mission highlight.
- The mission increases pressure on China to achieve its 2030 lunar landing goal.

**Companies:** NASA
**Countries:** United States, Canada, China

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