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Canadian Astronaut Gibbons Supports Artemis II as Backup and Voice Link
Gibbons will coach Artemis II astronauts from Earth and remain ready to replace Hansen if needed, supporting Canada’s key technological role in the mission.
- Canadian astronaut Gibbons serves as backup to Jeremy Hansen on NASA's Artemis II mission, targeting an April 1 launch. She will act as a voice link from Earth coaching the crew on mission objectives.
- Assigned by the Canadian Space Agency to ensure Canada retains its mission seat, Gibbons completed years of identical training as the primary crew. She must enter quarantine alongside them to maintain mission readiness.
- The 10-day Artemis II lunar fly-around marks the first human moon mission in more than 50 years. Hansen joins NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch for the flight.
- Acting as Earth's voice link, Gibbons will coach astronauts on key objectives during flight. She expressed pride in the team, saying, "I'm really proud of the way that they've matured and prepared for this mission."
- Investing in space assets is vital for Canada, Gibbons emphasized. She stated, "Space exploration is fundamental and important for the whole world, but especially for Canada because we are such a huge nation.
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'The crew is ready': Calgary-born astronaut to be voice link to Artemis II moon mission
Jenni Gibbons was always drawn to the stars. Now, the Calgary-born astronaut is set to take part in NASA's Artemis II mission, which will send humans to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.
Jenni Gibbons has always been fascinated by the stars. This Calgary-born astronaut is about to participate in NASA's Artemis II mission, which will send humans to the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years.
The Toronto Star
‘The crew is ready’: Canadian to be voice link to Artemis II moon mission
WASHINGTON - Jenni Gibbons was always drawn to the stars. Now, the Calgary-born astronaut is set to take part in NASA's Artemis II mission, which will send humans to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.
Winnipeg Free Press
'The crew is ready': Canadian to be voice link to Artemis II moon mission
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NASA’s Artemis II mission to have Canadian Jenni Gibbons as a voice link from Earth to space - The Canadian Media
Washington/CMEDIA: Calgary-born astronaut Jenni Gibbons is reportedly set to participate in NASA’s Artemis II mission, which will send humans to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. “So much of our life is enabled by space,” Gibbons was reported to say. Being a backup for Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, Gibbons won’t be on the
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