A Canadian astronaut has completed a historic spacewalk, marking a significant milestone in the country's space program. Joshua Kutryk, a Canadian astronaut, conducted the spacewalk on Thursday, becoming the fifth Canadian to perform such a feat. Kutryk and NASA astronaut Anil Menon began their spacewalk at 7:57 a.M. EDT, working to install solar panels on part of the International Space Station.
This spacewalk was the first by a Canadian astronaut in more than seven years. Kutryk, who has been part of the Canadian Space Agency's astronaut program since 2012, has previously participated in two spacewalks during his first mission to the International Space Station in 2019. The recent spacewalk is part of ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade the station's infrastructure.
Canada has a growing presence in space exploration, with the Canadian Space Agency playing a key role in international space missions. The country has contributed to the International Space Station through the development of robotic arms and other technologies. This latest spacewalk highlights Canada's continued commitment to space research and exploration.
