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On Thursday, four astronauts, including Canadian Joshua Kutryk, launched into orbit for a six-month mission to the International Space Station (ISS) following a three-week delay due to a fuel leak in their Dragon capsule. Commander Jessica Watkins, the first Black woman to lead a crew into orbit, expressed gratitude after reaching space. The crew, which includes NASA’s Luke Delaney and Russia’s Sergey Teteryatnikov, will replace four astronauts currently on the ISS.
The mission, designated Crew-13, featured a swift eight-hour transit to the ISS and was filled with “lucky” symbols, such as a crocheted dragon named Lucky. Notably, Kutryk’s wife is expected to give birth to their third child while he is in space, with NASA planning to keep him connected to his family during this significant time.
SpaceX also made headlines with the launch of another Falcon rocket shortly after the Crew-13 liftoff, carrying over 100 mini satellites, highlighting the company’s active role in space exploration.
