"Canada's Astronaut Missions: Reaching New Heights in Space Exploration"

Canadian astronauts Jenni Gibbons and Josh Kurtryk have been assigned to upcoming space missions, marking a significant milestone for the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). Kurtryk will fly aboard Boeing's Starliner-1 spacecraft in 2025, becoming the first CSA astronaut to fly aboard a U.S. commercial spacecraft. Gibbons will serve as a backup for the Artemis 2 moon mission, supporting the mission and participating in ground operations. These missions highlight Canada's growing role in space exploration and its contributions to the International Space Station and future lunar missions.