Editorial photo #13528897 Science and Technology

Artemis II Launch

Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Jeremy Hansen talks to his family during the traditional walkout of the crew before heading to the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center, United States, on the day of the Artemis II mission launch. Hansen is set to become the first Canadian to leave low Earth orbit and reach the Moon environment. (Photo by Manuel Mazzanti/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13528897
Date taken: 1 April 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Manuel Mazzanti/NurPhoto
Category: Science and Technology

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