Back to school: First week of training for Canada’s new astronauts

Canadian Space Agency Press Release | August 18, 2017

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Canada’s newest astronaut candidates, LCol Joshua Kutryk and Dr. Jenni Sidey, are now ready to begin their basic astronaut training alongside their American colleagues as part of NASA’s 2017 Astronaut Class at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.

After a year-long evaluation, the Canadian Space Agency selected Jenni Sidey and Joshua Kutryk from among 17 finalists and 3,772 applicants to be Canada's newest astronauts. Canadian Space Agency Photo
After a year-long evaluation, the Canadian Space Agency selected Jenni Sidey and Joshua Kutryk from among 17 finalists and 3,772 applicants to be Canada’s newest astronauts. Canadian Space Agency Photo

On Tuesday, Aug. 22, they will participate in a conversation with the Expedition 52 crew members, who are currently working and living aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The conversation, which will be broadcast on NASA Television, will immediately be followed by a news conference.

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