Meet the Artemis II crew

A historic mission

In April 2026, the Artemis II crew flew around the far side of the Moon, the first human journey this far into space in more than fifty years. This mission marks a major milestone in human space exploration and opens the door to a new era of innovation and discovery.

This unique event offers the business community and the public in Montréal the opportunity to hear directly from the Artemis II astronauts as they share their experience.

Innovation, impact, and Canada’s leadership

Having two CSA astronauts contribute so directly to Artemis II highlights the skills of Canada’s astronaut corps and the strength of our country’s expertise in space. Their involvement is the culmination of decades of contributions and investments, proving that Canadian expertise has been instrumental to space exploration. It also serves as a reminder of the vital role our country will continue to play as humanity moves toward the next frontier of exploration.

A strategic international collaboration

For decades, Canadian technology and expertise have helped drive international space exploration, and the Artemis II mission builds on this legacy.

The collaboration for this mission highlights the importance of international alliances in achieving ambitious space missions and reinforces Canada’s leadership in this field.

Why attend?

This event offers the business community and the public in Montréal a unique opportunity to hear directly from the Artemis II astronauts as they share their reflections on this historic mission.

Beyond this exceptional perspective, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the mission’s key achievements, major milestones, and its significant impact on the future of human space exploration.

For the business and innovation community, it is also a valuable opportunity to better understand:

• the economic benefits associated with space exploration and its applications

• opportunities in advanced technologies, as well as technology development and demonstration

• Canada’s role in Lunar exploration and in the emerging space economy

• the importance of the long-standing collaboration between Canada and the United States to the success of the Artemis II mission and to other major international missions.