Canada is shooting for the moon, or close to it.
The Prime Minister announced today that a deal has been reached with the U. S. to send a Canadian astronaut around the moon.
The US has a plan to establish another international space station above the lunar surface.
They are hoping to further explore the Moon and send future expeditions to Mars.
No price tag was announced for joining the Lunar Gateway Project.
The trip is planned for 2023.
They have not named the astronaut who will make the trip.
There are currently 4 Canadian astronauts in the program.
