{"id":369404,"date":"2026-04-08T11:11:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T11:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/369404\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T11:11:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T11:11:15","slug":"media-advisory-artemis-ii-conversation-between-prime-minister-carney-and-astronaut-jeremy-hansen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/369404\/","title":{"rendered":"Media Advisory – Artemis II: Conversation between Prime Minister Carney and astronaut Jeremy Hansen"},"content":{"rendered":"

LONGUEUIL, QC, April 7, 2026 \/CNW\/ \u2013 On Wednesday, April 8, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy\u00a0Hansen<\/a>, crewmember of the Artemis\u00a0II<\/a> 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 M\u00e9lanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions will also take part in this event.<\/p>\n

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Bryan\u00a0Akwirente\u00a0Deer, 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\u2019s Talk Science, as well as Air\u00a0Cadets.<\/p>\n

Media are invited to attend the event at CSA headquarters.<\/p>\n

When: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0April 8, 7:00 pm ET (video connection at 7:20 pm ET)<\/p>\n

What: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Live space-to-Earth connection and Q&A with young Canadians<\/p>\n

Who: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada (audio\u00a0connection)<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0The Honourable M\u00e9lanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (in person)<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Jeremy Hansen, CSA astronaut (from space)<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Joshua Kutryk, CSA astronaut (in person)<\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0John H. Chapman Space Centre
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a06767 Route de l\u2019A\u00e9roport
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Longueuil, Quebec J3Y 8Y9<\/p>\n

All media must present their press card at the gate and again at the reception desk. We\u00a0recommend arriving early to avoid security-related delays, and because the space-to-Earth connection with Jeremy Hansen will take place on a set schedule.<\/p>\n

The event will be livestreamed on the CSA\u2019s YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Additional information<\/p>\n

Website: www.asc-csa.gc.ca<\/a>
Follow us on social media<\/a>!<\/p>\n

SOURCE Canadian Space Agency<\/p>\n

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