After Artemis II, a look at Canada’s future involvement in space exploration

MONTREAL — Artemis II is back on Earth — and Canada had a seat on board — but the country’s lunar role for future missions is not finished.

Now, the focus shifts to what comes next, with Canadians already involved behind the scenes.

For Artemis IV, an Ontario planetary scientist, Dr. Gordon Osinski, is set to help guide astronauts at the lunar south pole — the first human return since 1972.

That work includes mapping routes, selecting samples and shaping the science done on the surface.