NASA to host a technical briefing on CSA astronaut Joshua Kutryk's upcoming spacewalks
Media advisory
Longueuil, Quebec, October 16, 2026 — On Tuesday, October 20, at 2:00 pm ET, NASA will preview two upcoming spacewalks in which Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Colonel Joshua Kutryk will participate. Onboard the International Space Station since October 1, Joshua will help complete the installation of new solar arrays and power augmentation upgrades during these spacewalks. This will be Joshua's first spacewalk, and he will be fifth CSA astronaut to venture outside a spacecraft while in orbit.
Media who wish to join by phone must contact the Johnson Space Center newsroom at jsccommu@mail.nasa.gov no later than Monday, October 19, at 3:00 pm. NASA will livestream the event. For more information, please view NASA's advisory.
CSA experts will be available to answer questions and discuss Canada's participation in the International Space Station program. Media representatives interested in arranging an interview may contact the CSA Media Relations Office.
Thursday, October 29
During the spacewalk, Joshua Kutryk, along with NASA astronaut Anil Menon, will install and deploy an International Space Station Roll-Out Solar Array (IROSA).
Thursday, November 5
In the following spacewalk, Joshua Kutryk, along with NASA astronaut Anil Menon, will install and deploy the final IROSA, completing the power augmentation upgrades.
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