Crew launches to space station with astronaut who'll miss birth of 3rd child
Summary
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched four crew members to the International Space Station, including Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk, who will miss the birth of his third child while in space. The launch was delayed to fix a valve in the spacecraft's propulsion system, and the crew included experienced and first-time space travelers.Key Facts
- The launch took place on October 1, 2026, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
- Crew members are Jessica Watkins (commander), Luke Delaney (pilot), Sergey Teteryatnikov (cosmonaut), and Joshua Kutryk (Canadian astronaut).
- Joshua Kutryk’s wife is expecting their third child during his space mission.
- Kutryk and two other astronauts are flying to the ISS for the first time; Watkins has flown before.
- The Falcon 9 rocket’s first stage returned to the launch site for landing after boost.
- The launch was delayed to replace a valve in the Crew Dragon’s propulsion system.
- The Canadian Space Agency continues to contribute significantly to NASA’s space program despite political tensions.
- The crew’s flight to the ISS had to be carefully timed to match the station’s orbit for rendezvous.
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