Canada's next astronaut in space has a big scheduling conflict

By CBC News: The National

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Astronaut Joshua Kutryk is getting ready to spend six months on the ISS as part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission. Ahead of the launch, he spoke to CBC’s Eli Glasner about his journey to this moment and the excitement of representing Canada — even if it means missing the birth of his third child. 00:00 Space mission scheduling conflict 01:12 A long way from where he started 02:00 Flying alongside his brother 03:03 Falling in love with space in Alberta 03:42 A big dream and a lot of luck 04:46 NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission 06:51 Spending 6 months on ISS 09:06 Preparing for a spacewalk 12:01 Why does this mission matter? 14:46 Canada’s future in space 17:46 Missing the birth of your child 19:39 Proud to wear the Canadian flag 20:42 The story behind the pocket watch The National is the flagship of CBC News showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the w

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