LONGUEUIL, QC, April 7, 2026 /CNW/ - On Wednesday, April 8, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, crewmember of the Artemis II mission around the Moon, will speak with the Prime Minister of Canada during the third and final live space-to-Earth connection. Please note that the Prime Minister will be participating in this event virtually. The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions will also take part in this event.

Bryan Akwirente Deer, Chief of the Bear Clan of the Mohawk Nation of Kahnawake, will open the event with a prayer of thanksgiving. There will also be a Q&A with young people selected by the STEM organizations Actua and Let's Talk Science, as well as Air Cadets.

Media are invited to attend the event at CSA headquarters.

When:         April 8, 7:00 pm ET (video connection at 7:20 pm ET)

What:          Live space-to-Earth connection and Q&A with young Canadians

Who:          The Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada (audio connection)

                   The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible
                   for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (in person)

                   Jeremy Hansen, CSA astronaut (from space)

                   Joshua Kutryk, CSA astronaut (in person)

Where:       John H. Chapman Space Centre
                   6767 Route de l'Aéroport
                   Longueuil, Quebec J3Y 8Y9

All media must present their press card at the gate and again at the reception desk. We recommend arriving early to avoid security-related delays, and because the space-to-Earth connection with Jeremy Hansen will take place on a set schedule.

The event will be livestreamed on the CSA's YouTube channel.

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