Canadian Space Agency astronauts to talk to thousands of Canadian students about space exploration

Over the coming weeks, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronauts Joshua Kutryk, Jeremy Hansen and Jenni Gibbons will speak virtually to hundreds of Canadian classes about Canada's role in space exploration and their respective space missions.

Longueuil, Quebec, October 21, 2024 — Over the coming weeks, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronauts Joshua Kutryk, Jeremy Hansen and Jenni Gibbons will speak virtually to hundreds of Canadian classes about Canada's role in space exploration and their respective space missions.

Media representatives who would like to watch one of the virtual presentations below or set up an interview with one of the CSA astronauts are asked to contact the CSA's Media Relations Office.

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 – 1:00 p.m. ET

Joshua Kutryk was assigned to a six-month mission on the International Space Station. He will speak to hundreds of Canadian classes, from kindergarten to high school.

• Collaborating organization: Take Me Outside
• Platform: Live on StreamYard and YouTube

Thursday, October 24, 2024 – 1:00 p.m. ET

Jeremy Hansen is a crewmember of the Artemis II mission, during which he will become the first Canadian to fly around the Moon. He will talk to high school students aged 14 to 17.

• Collaborating organization: Let's Talk Science
• Platform: Live on Zoom

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 – 11:00 a.m. ET

Jenni Gibbons is the Canadian backup crewmember of the Artemis II mission. She will talk to hundreds of Canadian students in elementary and high school.

• Platform: Live on Teams

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