Elizabeth Howell (she/her), Ph.D., was a staff writer in the spaceflight channel between 2022 and 2024 specializing in Canadian space news. She was contributing writer for Space.com for 10 years from 2012 to 2024.
'An incredible privilege and responsibility': Artemis 2's Christina Koch is ready to become the 1st woman to fly around the moonThe personal mission patch for Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, based on artwork by artist Henry Guimond of Sagkeeng First Nation in Manitoba.
Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsSign up to our monthly entertainment newsletter to keep up with all our coverage of the latest sci-fi and space movies, tv shows, games and books.Discover this week's must-see night sky events, moon phases, and stunning astrophotos. Sign up for our skywatching newsletter and explore the universe with us!Space.com's Sci-Fi Reader's Club. Read a sci-fi short story every month and join a virtual community of fellow science fiction fans!Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen has a special mission patch for his historic moon flight, which could launch as soon as April 1." commemorative patch marking the year 2026, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. And Hansen's flight suit patches include a special one symbolizing the meaning of the Artemis 2 mission for himself and his country, including Indigenous communities with whom he has spent time as a CSA astronaut.'We're all on this journey together:' Who are the Artemis 2 astronauts launching to the moon?The personal mission patch for CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen's participation in the historic Artemis 2 moon mission was created by Anishinaabe artist Henry Guimond of the Sagkeeng First Nation . From left to right: CSA President Lisa Campbell; Dave Courchene III, Leader of the Turtle Lodge Centre of Excellence in Indigenous Education and Wellness; Henry Guimond; and Hansen. "For the past decade, Jeremy has been fortunate to be invited by numerous Indigenous communities to sit with Elders and Knowledge Keepers," the CSA said in andescribing the patch."They have blessed him with knowledge and teachings that he carries with him as he prepares for his mission. These precious experiences have given Jeremy a profound appreciation for Indigenous ways of knowing.""I've had the privilege, just in my travels across Canada, I've been invited by numerous Elders to sit with them," Hansen said in that interview."Sometimes I participate in traditional ceremonies, sweat lodges, pipe ceremonies, and then just sitting and chatting with Elders. Anybody who's had more time on this planet, the wiser you are." The patch, CSA explains, has"elements of Anishinaabe culture." These are not meant to represent all aspects of First Nations, Inuit and Métis culture, but they do show"the importance of traditional knowledge and Indigenous Peoples in Canada." The patch was created by Anishinaabe artist Henry Guimond of Sagkeeng First Nation in Manitoba. Dave Courchene III , the leader of the Turtle Lodge in Sagkeeng First Nation, also contributed to the patch.Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Hansen said the patch incorporates one element of Anishinaabe perspectives — the culture's seven sacred laws, as represented by the heptagonal shape of the patch, as well as seven animals. "Just quickly: The buffalo represents respect. The eagle, love. The bear is courage. The sasquatch is honesty. The beaver is wisdom. The wolf is humility, and the turtle is truth. None of us are perfect. We're not always able to walk in that integrity, but if we strive to, they will bring a rich life for each of us." as well as the state of Texas, where Hansen and his family have been living since he was recruited as a CSA astronaut in 2009. that will house the four astronauts on Artemis 2. The border also honors the CSA, which supported space exploration through"the extraordinary efforts of both its past and present members to … bring its benefits back to humanity." The thin blue line inside the silver border"represents the light or spirit that is in all of us — in all humankind, plants and animals. This spirit will travel with the crew aboard the capsule." Artemis 2 will be Hansen's first mission; he was selected for the Canadian astronaut corps in 2009 but has waited to fly in large part because the CSA contributes a less-than-3% share toactivities. That works out to an astronaut mission to the orbiting lab about every six years at current flight rates. Hansen's seat is funded separately to the ISS agreement, however. It came after Canada committed to the Artemis program by contributing the Canadarm3 robotic arm, which is expected to fly to NASA's planned Hansen is the only spaceflight rookie among the Artemis 2 crew, but he is widely recognized within both NASA and CSA for significant program contributions on the ground. These include managing the training schedules for an entire astronaut class , helping to create tools for the tricky repair of aElizabeth Howell , Ph.D., was a staff writer in the spaceflight channel between 2022 and 2024 specializing in Canadian space news. She was contributing writer for Space.com for 10 years from 2012 to 2024. Elizabeth's reporting includes multiple exclusives with the White House, leading world coverage about a lost-and-found space tomato on the International Space Station, witnessing five human spaceflight launches on two continents, flying parabolic, working inside a spacesuit, and participating in a simulated Mars mission. Her latest book,"Why Am I Taller?" is co-written with astronaut Dave Williams.ArtemisSpace Movies & Shows
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