The Interview - Jeremy Hansen, astronaut: Moon mission reveals better of humanity - BBC Sounds

Out there for over a 12 months

“I hope humanity will cease for a second when 4 people are on the far facet of the moon and be reminded that we are able to do a greater job as people of simply lifting one another up. Not destroying, however creating collectively.”

Rebecca Morelle and Tim Peake converse to Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen forward of the launch of Artemis II.

Hansen is one among 4 crew members of NASA’s newest mission into House. Launching from Kennedy House Centre in Florida, Artemis II will probably be heading to the Moon and can circle it earlier than returning house. Though they received’t be touchdown, it’s the primary time in over half a century that people have ventured to the Moon.

If the mission is profitable, it’ll lead to some historic firsts: Hansen will turn out to be the primary non-American to depart low-Earth orbit with crewmates Christina Koch the primary girl and Victor Glover the primary particular person of color to take action too.

Thanks to the 13 Minutes staff for his or her assist in making this programme.

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