Launch of Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk to the International Space Station
Media advisory
Longueuil, Quebec, September 29, 2026 — Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Colonel Joshua Kutryk will soon travel to the International Space Station on the Crew-13 mission aboard a SpaceX Dragon crew spacecraft. Launch is targeted for no earlier than October 1, 2026, at 11:10 am ET.
Launch in Florida
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will attend the launch at Kennedy Space Center in Florida and will be available for interviews.
Only media representatives who have already been accredited may attend the launch at Kennedy Space Center.
September 30, 2026
6:00 pm ET
Pre-launch news conference (live from Kennedy Space Center) including Mathieu Caron, CSA representative and Director of Astronauts’ Office
October 1, 2026
11:10 am ET
Launch
12:45 pm ET
Post-launch news conference (live from Kennedy Space Center) including Mathieu Caron, CSA representative and Director of Astronauts’ Office
7:00 pm ET
Docking of the SpaceX Dragon crew spacecraft to the International Space Station
8:45 pm ET
Hatch opening followed by remarks from the crew
Live launch coverage at CSA headquarters
Media are also invited to the John H. Chapman Space Centre in Longueuil for live launch coverage, featuring expert commentary and opportunities for interviews.
Media must present a press card at both the gate and the reception desk. Please arrive early to allow time for security screening. The event will also be livestreamed on the CSA’s YouTube channel. The original feed, without interpretation, will be available as well.
Following the launch, the CSA Conference Centre will remain accessible for media interested in watching post-launch events.
- Date: October 1, 2026
- Time: 10:30 am ET
- Where: Marc Garneau Conference Centre
John H. Chapman Space Centre
6767 Route de l’Aéroport
Longueuil, Quebec
Media who have questions about any of the events are asked to contact the Media Relations Office.
Additional information
Contacts
Gabrielle Landry
Deputy Director, Media Relations
Office of the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
gabrielle.landry@ised-isde.gc.ca
Canadian Space Agency
Media Relations Office
Telephone: 450-926-4370
Email: asc.medias-media.csa@asc-csa.gc.ca
Website: www.asc-csa.gc.ca
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