Canadian Astronaut Praises 'Project Hail Mary' Film

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Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, part of the Artemis II crew, praised the new space film 'Project Hail Mary' starring Ryan Gosling. Hansen said he and his crewmates got to watch the movie with their families before launching on their lunar fly-around mission.

Why it matters

The film's positive reception from a real-life astronaut highlights the growing intersection between space exploration and popular culture. As public interest in space travel continues to rise, movies like 'Project Hail Mary' can help inspire the next generation of space explorers.

The details

Hansen, who is set to become one of the first Canadians to orbit the moon as part of the Artemis II mission, described the film as capturing the spirit of space travel and exploration. He noted that 'art imitates science and vice versa' when it comes to accurately depicting the realities of spaceflight.

• The Artemis II crew watched 'Project Hail Mary' before their launch.
• The Artemis II mission is scheduled for later in 2026.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The Artemis II mission is scheduled to launch later in 2026, with the Artemis II crew becoming the first humans to orbit the moon since the Apollo program.