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How a Canadian prepares for a stint on the ISS
FromThe Big Story
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20 minutes
Released:
Dec 15, 2023
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In 2025, Canadian astronaut Josh Kutryk will take to the stars for a stint on the International Space Station, the latest in a long string of examples of Canada punching above its weight in space exploration. What will he be doing there? How does the ISS manage to stay above the global geopolitical fray? How on Earth (literally) do you prepare for months in space?And just how far beyond the ISS will Canadian astronauts one day travel?GUEST: Josh Kutryk, Canadian astronaut, engineer and pilot, and occupant of the International Space Station in 2025
Released:
Dec 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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