Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk set to launch to International Space Station
MERRITT ISLAND — As the sun rises over Florida's iconic Kennedy Space Center on Thursday morning, Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk will be making the final preparations to fulfil his lifelong dream of blasting off into space.
On Thursday morning, as the sun rose over Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk prepared for his upcoming journey to the International Space Station. At 44 years old, Kutryk will be a part of NASA's SpaceX Crew 13 mission, set to launch at 11:10 a.m. ET. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly, who has been involved in the U.S. trade war with Canada, will be watching the launch for the first time.
Joly emphasized the importance of international cooperation in space exploration, despite the geopolitical tensions between Canada and the United States. She highlighted the Canadian Space Agency's contributions to the International Space Station, including the Canadarm and its successor Dextre. The launch comes amid ongoing tensions between the two countries, and Joly noted that Canada is looking to diversify its space partnerships and strengthen its industrial capabilities, such as the recent development of Spaceport Nova Scotia.
Kutryk, who will be married to a woman expecting their third child, expressed his excitement for the launch and the opportunity to participate in long-term Canadian research projects while aboard the station.
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