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Mission Specialist II is responsible for the initial checkout of life support equipment such as Orion’s potable water system as well as emergency equipment on the first day of the mission. They also operate the docking hatch after splashdown in an emergency situation. Both mission specialists will monitor and command the spacecraft during the trans-lunar injection burn that sends Orion to the Moon and during other correction burns throughout the mission. Mission specialists support the team by making sure everyone’s voices are heard, double-checking that every option is considered, and stepping in when and where needed. They train for all roles and are always ready to assume the duties of the commander or pilot if needed. Mission Specialist II for the Artemis II mission is Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen.