Media Advisory - Crew-13 Mission: Joshua Kutryk's First Canadian Press Conference from Space

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LONGUEUIL, QC, Oct. 8, 2026

LONGUEUIL, QC, Oct. 8, 2026 /CNW/ -- On October 13, 2026, media representatives are invited to speak with Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Colonel Joshua Kutryk for the CSA's first live space-to-Earth connection.

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During the event, hosted by CSA expert Mathieu Caron, Joshua Kutryk will share his impressions of his first few days living and working aboard the International Space Station as part of the Crew-13 mission. He will then answer questions from Canadian journalists.

The video connection will last 20 minutes. Journalists on site will have a chance to ask a live question. Those joining remotely via Teams will be able to submit a written question.

What:	Joshua Kutryk's first Canadian press conference from the International Space Station.
Who:	Joshua Kutryk, CSA astronaut (in space) Mathieu Caron, Director of the Astronauts' Office at the CSA
Date :	October 13, 2026
When:	11:00 am ET (video connection at 11:25 am ET)
Where:	John H. Chapman Space Centre 6767 Route de l'Aéroport Longueuil, Quebec, J3Y 8Y9

All media must present their press card at the gate and again at the reception desk. We recommend arriving early to avoid security-related delays, and because the space-to-Earth connection with Joshua Kutryk will take place on a set schedule.

Media who wish to participate remotely must register by emailing the CSA's Media Relations Office. Registered journalists will receive a Teams link and instructions.

The event will be livestreamed on the CSA's YouTube channel.

If you have any questions about the various mission-related events, or if you would like to do an on-site interview with a CSA expert, please contact the Media Relations Office.

Additional information

Website: www.asc-csa.gc.ca

SOURCE Canadian Space Agency