Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk heads to space station in historic October launch
Col. Joshua Kutryk, a Royal Canadian Air Force pilot from Alberta, is set to launch on SpaceX Crew-13 to the International Space Station this October, marking Canada's fourth astronaut sent to orbit.
Joshua Kutryk is a Canadian astronaut, test pilot, fighter pilot and engineer, born March 21, 1982, in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. Because of continued issues and delays with the Boeing CST-100 Starliner, NASA arranged for him to be a member of the SpaceX Crew-13 mission slated to visit the International Space Station in October 2026.
Mission Details
- The mission is expected to launch no earlier than October 1, 2026 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Space Launch Complex 40
- The mission will be Kutryk's first spaceflight, following years of astronaut training since his selection by the Canadian Space Agency in 2017
- He was selected by the Canadian Space Agency as one of the two members of the 2017 CSA Astronaut Group, along with Jenni Gibbons
The Canadian Space Agency is 'proud' of Joshua Kutryk, the 1st Canadian to fly on NASA's Commercial Crew Program. This mission marks a significant milestone for Canadian space exploration, demonstrating the country's continued partnership with NASA and commercial spaceflight operators.
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