Queen’s experts available to speak about the significance and excitement surround the Artemis II launch and Ñý¼§Ö±²¥
April 1, 2026
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NASA’s Artemis II Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ is set to launch and will carry a crew of four astronauts – including Canada’s Jeremy Hansen – around the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.
Throughout the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥, the crew will be conducting numerous scientific investigations and experiments that will be used to support and improve future spaceflights, including a lunar landing.
Queen’s experts are available to comment on the expectations of the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ as well as what it means for NASA and the Canadian Space Agency to return to outer orbit.
Available Experts
Dr. Joe Bramante – Professor in the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics, and Astronomy, specializing in astroparticle physics in planets and stars.
Dr. Nikhil Arora – Education and Outreach Officer for the Arthur B. McDonald Canadian Astroparticle Physics Research Institute.
Dr. Christopher Spencer – Professor in the Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering, specializes in geochemistry and planetary evolution.
Dr. Sarah Sadavoy – Professor in the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics, and Astronomy, specializing in the conditions that make new planets and the origins of life.
To arrange an interview, contact:
Andrew Carroll | Media Relations Officer
Julie Brown | Media Relations Manager