Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk describes relearning daily life in orbit
Now aboard the station, Joshua Kutryk, a Canadian spaceflyer, says he is enjoying the mission and that Canada can contribute to space exploration.
By Standard Topic. AI-generated from the reporting listed under Coverage. Published . Updated .
This story is no longer being updated. It reflects reporting up to .
What happened
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk, aboard the International Space Station, said he is having a blast in orbit. He described adapting to eating, sleeping and moving in microgravity, and compared life there to childhood. He also spoke about Earth as seen from space and about Canada's role on the Crew-13 mission.
Why it matters
He argued that having a Canadian aboard shows the country's value in advancing space exploration.
Timeline
- Oct 13, 2:04 PM ET: Kutryk said he was having a blast aboard the station and that Canada could contribute to the mission.
- Oct 13, 3:18 PM ET: In his first question-and-answer session from the station, he discussed adjusting to everyday routines in space.
- Oct 13, 8:43 PM ET: He described living in microgravity and the view of Earth from orbit.
- Oct 14, 2:30 PM ET: He shared more about Canada's role and his experience on the recently launched Crew-13 mission.
Coverage
- Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk shares ISS experience (nowtoronto.com)
- ‘This little bit of perfection’: Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk on seeing Earth from space (Global News)
- Astronaut says it's important there's a Canadian at the International Space Station (CTV News)
- Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk says he's 'having a blast' on the International Space Station (CBC)
- Astronaut says ISS mission is helping to blaze a trail for Canada in space (The Canadian Press)
More from Science
- Citrini Research designs 211 proteins with Claude AI
- Researchers find two methods to break down PFAS chemicals
- International team measures early Universe helium with record precision
- British Academy launches report on universities' research funding future
- Researchers find previously unknown chicken immune cell population
- Daily blueberries linked to fewer depression symptoms in small study