CANADALAND Musk to Monetize Moon
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Apr 8, 2026 Rahim Mohamed, National Post columnist and commentator on politics and culture, joins to unpack Canada’s moon moment. They discuss Jeremy Hansen’s historic flight, Canada’s tech and deals that bought a seat, rising private actors like Musk and Bezos, and proposals to put nuclear reactors on the moon. Conversations cover geopolitics with China and whether space priorities overshadow earthly needs.
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How Canada Bought A Seat On Artemis II
- Canada secured Jeremy Hansen's Artemis II seat partly by investing in Canadarm technology and negotiating crew access in exchange for hardware contributions.
- The 2019 $2 billion commitment to Canadarm 3 helped buy Canada a crew spot and deeper partnership with NASA missions.
Host Admits He Only Noticed Artemis II Recently
- Sam admits he only learned about the Artemis II mission two weeks before launch despite loving space as a child.
- He and Rahim discuss how modern attention and other crises make it easier to miss big space events.
Why Moon Missions No Longer Captivate The Masses
- Public interest in moon missions is lower today because we live in a fragmented post-television era with endless distractions and no single cultural moment.
- Major space events once united TV audiences, but modern attention is splintered across platforms, reducing collective fixation.
