Canada Unveils Historic Space Launch Act, Astronaut Missions to ISS & Moon, Plus New Lunar Rover Plans

Space Exploration

Discover the latest groundbreaking developments in Canadian space exploration, including new legislation for sovereign launch capabilities, Canadian astronaut assignments to the International Space Station and Artemis II lunar mission, and significant contributions to lunar exploration with Canadarm3 and future rover development.

Canada Space Astronauts Lunar Missions SpaceX Artemis CSA

5 Questions Medium Ages 12+ Apr 30, 2026

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This study set covers Space Exploration through 5 practice questions. Discover the latest groundbreaking developments in Canadian space exploration, including new legislation for sovereign launch capabilities, Canadian astronaut assignments to the International Space Station and Artemis II lunar mission, and significant contributions to lunar exploration with Canadarm3 and future rover development. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.

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1 What historic legislation, introduced by Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon in April 2026, aims to give Canada sovereign space launch and re-entry capabilities?

A The Canadian Aerospace Regulation Act
B The National Space Security Bill
C The Canadian Space Launch Act
D The Orbital Management and Control Act

2 Which Canadian astronaut was recently assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station, set to launch no earlier than mid-September 2026?

A Jeremy Hansen
B David Saint-Jacques
C Joshua Kutryk
D Jenni Gibbons

3 Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen made history in April 2026 as the first non-U.S. citizen to travel beyond low Earth orbit during which mission?

A Artemis I
B Apollo 18
C SpaceX Crew-12
D Artemis II

4 Canada is contributing which advanced robotic system to the NASA-led Lunar Gateway space station?

A Canadarm2+
B Canadarm3
C Robo-Lunar X
D Astro-Arm 5

5 What is Canada currently developing, with a potential launch timeline in 2034, to support both logistics and scientific work on the Moon?

A A lunar habitat module
B A Mars transfer vehicle
C A lunar rover
D An asteroid mining probe

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