# Canada's Prime Minister, Mark Carney, celebrated a historic milestone for the nation as Jeremy Hansen became Canada's first astronaut to fly around the moon with the Artemis II mission.

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

## Key points

- Jeremy Hansen is the first Canadian astronaut to fly around the moon on Artemis II.
- SpaceX reported a $5 billion loss in 2025 as it prepares for an IPO.
- SpaceX's Texas facility is experiencing timeline delays but aims for year-end production.
- Global satellite data shows increased nighttime brightness with notable regional differences.

**Companies:** SpaceX
**Countries:** Canada, United States

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