Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his crewmates received a standing ovation as they were welcomed back in Houston after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday, concluding the Artemis II mission. WATCH | The Artemis mission in 3 minutes: The Artemis II mission in 3 minutes | Duration 3:02 From blastoff, to the first lunar orbit in 53 years, to splashdown, CBC News breaks down the biggest moments of the historic Artemis II mission in three minutes. "What you saw was a group of people who love contributing," said Hansen, speaking on the level of commitment of the Artemis II crew. Canadian Space Agency president Lisa Campbell hugged all four astronauts before she expressed how proud she was of Hansen and his crew members. She spoke briefly about understanding new levels of the word "crew," concluding by saying "Planet Earth, you are a crew."

Source: CBC News April 12, 2026 14:42 UTC