Media Advisory - Amateur radio contact between CSA astronaut Joshua Kutryk and students in Halifax
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LONGUEUIL, QC, Nov. 12, 2026
LONGUEUIL, QC, Nov. 12, 2026 /CNW/ -- On November 13, 2026, as part of the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Colonel Joshua Kutryk will connect with students at École secondaire du Sommet in Halifax and answer their questions live from space.
ARISS is an international program aimed at inspiring students worldwide to pursue studies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics through amateur radio communications opportunities with the crew aboard the Space Station.
Media are invited to attend this event. To listen to the call, media representatives may use the following link. Please note that the event will be held in French.
What: | Amateur radio contact between Earth and space |
Who: | Joshua Kutryk, CSA astronaut (in space) |
When: | 1:30 pm AT (event begins) |
2:08 pm AT (contact with Joshua Kutryk begins) | |
Date: | November 13, 2026 |
Where: | École secondaire du Sommet |
500 Larry Uteck Boulevard | |
Halifax, Nova Scotia | |
B3M 0E6 |
If you have any questions about the various mission-related events, or if you would like to coordinate an interview with a CSA expert, please contact the Media Relations Office.
Additional information
- Crew-13 International Space Station mission
- Information kit for Joshua Kutryk's mission
- International Space Station
Website: www.asc-csa.gc.ca
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