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Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk shares first impressions from space
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk is living and working on the International Space Station, where he is one of seven crew members.
He and three crewmates launched on Oct.
1 for a six-month mission.
In his first conversation with reporters from space, Kutryk described the rocket ride as powerful and said he can often see Canada as the station passes overhead.
He is starting work on science experiments, including projects developed by Canadian researchers, that study issues such as muscle and bone loss in space.
One project, AstroFit, uses a sensor shirt to track his heart rate, breathing, oxygen levels and activity during exercise.
The experiments test ways to protect astronauts’ health in microgravity, while also showing how Canada can contribute to spaceflight research; Kutryk’s work on the station is continuing.
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk says his six-month mission on the International Space Station shows how Canada can contribute to leading-edge space flight.
Kutryk and three crewmates launched to the station on Oct. 1.
He is one of seven astronauts aboard the orbiting laboratory.
Kutryk said he could see Canada from space during his first conversation with reporters since arriving.
He is beginning work on science experiments, including studies developed by Canadian researchers.
- Who
- Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk and three crewmates.
- What
- Kutryk is on a six-month mission to the International Space Station and says it shows how Canada can contribute to space flight.
- When
- He launched on Oct. 1; the mission is expected to last six months.
- Where
- The International Space Station, orbiting Earth.
- Why
- The mission includes science experiments, including work developed by Canadian researchers, and demonstrates Canada's contribution to space flight.
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Kutryk and three crewmates launched for the International Space Station.
A crew switchover was completed, leaving Kutryk among seven astronauts aboard the station.
Kutryk spoke with reporters by live video from the station and said he was beginning work on science experiments.
- Mission length
- Six months
- Launch date
- Oct. 1
- Crew aboard the station
- Seven astronauts after the crew switchover
- Canadian experiment
- AstroFit, a sensor-shirt study monitoring heart rate, respiration and oxygen levels
- Weight change
- Kutryk said he was down about five pounds after his first week in orbit
What people are saying
We’re actually over Canada right now
Your mind is alive, trying to bring in all these new experiences and feelings and sensations – things you’ve trained for, but never really felt for real.
your mind doesn’t know what to do.
Sources
‘This little bit of perfection’: Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk on seeing Earth from space
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk shares what it’s like to see northern lights from space
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk shares first impressions from space
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk having a blast at the International Space Station
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