Weather conditions on Thursday morning will be closely monitored as Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Joshua Kutryk gets ready to embark on a journey to the International Space Station (ISS).
At 44 years old, Kutryk will be a mission specialist for NASA’s Crew-13 mission to the ISS, working alongside Russian cosmonaut Sergey Teteryatnikov from Roscosmos. NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney will serve as commander and pilot, respectively. Their space journey will be aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon.
The weather outlook at Cape Canaveral, Fla., shows some variability with possible showers and thunderstorms.
Originally scheduled to fly on a Boeing CST-100 Starliner, Kutryk was reassigned to SpaceX following significant setbacks experienced by the company.
A potential issue has arisen on the ISS, as reported by ArsTechnica on Monday. The Canadarm2, a crucial robotic arm used for spacecraft operations and spacewalks, encountered communication errors post a “walk-off” manoeuver. NASA and SpaceX are actively working to resolve any potential GPS interference during Crew Dragon’s docking with the station.
During the press conference earlier today, Lorie Glaze, NASA’s associate administrator for human spaceflight, expressed confidence in the crew’s readiness for the mission. She stated, “I had the opportunity to speak with Jessica, Luke, Josh, and Sergey earlier today. They are all set for the journey.”
Dana Weigel, manager of the Low Earth Orbit Program, echoed Glaze’s sentiments, mentioning that the crew is in good spirits and fully prepared for the upcoming spaceflight.
This mission follows CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen’s recent trip around the moon as part of the Artemis II mission, showcasing Canada’s significant contributions to space exploration.
Mathieu Caron, director of CSA’s astronaut office, highlighted Canada’s vital role in providing the mobile servicing system, a complex robotic system crucial for constructing the space station. He emphasized the importance of Canada’s contributions to the ISS’s development.
The crew is scheduled to undergo a traditional walk-out from their quarantine facility around 7:40 a.m. Thursday, followed by preparations at the launch pad and boarding the Crew Dragon capsule for liftoff.
A personal aspect of the mission is Kutryk’s wife Heather expecting their third child while he is in space.
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