A Canadian astronaut is to be part of Artemis II, planned for May 2024. This would make Canada the second country to have an astronaut fly around the moon.

With an eye on future lunar exploration, Canada's space agency is calling on companies to present their ideas for everything from moon-rover power systems to innovative mineral prospecting techniques.

Mechanical engineer Jennifer Sidey of Calgary and air force pilot Joshua Kutryk of Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. are Canada's newest astronauts.