GATINEAU, QC, Oct. 19, 2026 /CNW/ — On October 20, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will take part in the SpaceBound 2026 Conference, where she will make an announcement on next-generation satellite navigation capabilities and participate in a fireside chat, followed by a media availability.
SpaceBound 2026 will also feature a special guest. On October 21, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Joshua Kutryk will join the conference live from the International Space Station.
October 20, 2026
What:
Announcement by Minister Joly
Time:
8:45 am ET
Where:
Canadian Museum of History
100 Laurier Street
Gatineau, Quebec
October 21, 2026
What:
Space-to-Earth connection with CSA astronaut Joshua Kutryk
Time:
10:00 am ET (20-minute connection starts at 10:05 am ET)
Where:
Canadian Museum of History
100 Laurier Street
Gatineau, Quebec
Media who have questions about either of these events are asked to contact the Media Relations Office.
Additional information
Crew-13 International Space Station missionInformation kit for Joshua Kutryk’s missionBiography of Joshua Kutryk
Website: www.asc-csa.gc.ca
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