Title: The Interview

Episode Details: World Service, 03 Apr 2026, 22 mins

Headline: Jeremy Hansen, Astronaut: Moon Mission Highlights the Best of Humanity

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“I hope humanity will stop for a moment when four humans are on the far side of the moon and be reminded that we can do a better job as humans of just lifting each other up. Not destroying, but creating together.”

Rebecca Morelle and Tim Peake sit down with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen in advance of the Artemis II launch. Hansen is part of the four-person crew for NASA’s newest space mission. Launching from Florida’s Kennedy Space Centre, Artemis II will travel to the Moon, orbit the satellite, and then return to Earth. While the crew will not touch down on the lunar surface, this marks the first time humans have journeyed to the Moon in more than fifty years.

A successful mission will achieve several historic milestones: Hansen will be the first non-American to depart low-Earth orbit. His crewmates will also make history, with Christina Koch becoming the first woman and Victor Glover the first person of colour to undertake such a journey.

We extend our gratitude to the 13 Minutes team for their assistance in producing this programme. The Interview features conversations with individuals influencing our global landscape, hailing from every corner of the world. Listeners can enjoy top-tier BBC interviews, including sessions with Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro, former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, and Ugandan human rights lawyer Nicholas Opiyo.

Tune in to The Interview on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Alternatively, catch the podcast on BBC Sounds or your preferred podcast platform, where new episodes are released three times a week.

Presenters: Rebecca Morelle and Tim Peake Producers: Ben Cooper, Alex Mansfield, and Sophie Ormiston Editor: Damon Rose

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(Image: Jeremy Hansen. Credit: Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo / AFP via Getty Images)

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Source: BBC News Generated at: 2026-04-02 23:30:00 UTC