Julie Payette
Julie Payette (born October 20, 1963) is a Canadian businesswoman, former astronaut, engineer, and was the 29th Governor General of Canada.[2][3][4]
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| 29th Governor General of Canada | |
| In office October 2, 2017 – January 21, 2021 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Justin Trudeau |
| Preceded by | David Johnston |
| Succeeded by | Mary Simon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 20, 1963 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Spouse(s) | François Brissette (div. 1999) William Flynn (div. 2015) |
| Children | 1 son (aged 21)[1] |
| Residence | Rideau Hall |
| Education | McGill University (BEng) University of Toronto (MASc) |
| Space career | |
| CSA astronaut | |
Time in space | 25 days 11 h 57 min |
| Selection | 1992 CSA Group |
| Missions | STS-96, STS-127 |
Mission insignia |   |
Payette has completed two spaceflights, STS-96 and STS-127, logging more than 25 days in space. She served as chief astronaut for the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), and has served as capsule communicator at NASA Mission Control Center in Houston.
She resigned on January 21, 2020.[5] She was the first Governor General to leave office due to scandal.[6]
Julie Payette Media
Space Shuttle mission STS-127 is the 32nd construction flight of the International Space Station (ISS) and the final of a series of three flights dedicated to the assembly of the Japanese "Kibo" laboratory complex. In addition to delivering, installing, and servicing an external scientific platform that will be attached to the end of the Japanese module, STS-127 will bring up a new ISS crew member and return another one to Earth, replace vital components of the ISS electrical production system, and transfer various pieces of hardware to ISS.
Payette's official portrait from STS-96
Payette aboard the Kibō laboratory of the International Space Station during STS-127
Several notable Canadians, including Payette (right back), carrying the Olympic flag at the 2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Vancouver
Badge of the Governor-General of Canada
RCAF wings for an Astronaut
CAN Order of Canada Companion ribbon
CAN Order of Military Merit Commander ribbon
CAN Order of Merit of the Police Forces Commander ribbon
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References
- ↑ Rakobowchuk, Peter (June 13, 2009). "Astronaut's family has nerves of steel". The Globe and Mail. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/astronauts-family-has-nerves-of-steel/article4212186/. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- ↑ "Governor General: Ms. Julie Payette, Governor General". gg.ca. Governor General of Canada. July 13, 2017.
- ↑ "Former astronaut Julie Payette to be Canada's next governor general". CBC News. July 12, 2017. Archived from the original on July 12, 2017.
- ↑ Scotti, Monique (July 13, 2017). "Julie Payette: Meet Canada's next governor general". Global News. http://globalnews.ca/news/3595524/julie-payette-meet-canadas-new-governor-general/. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
- ↑ Payette stepping down as governor general after blistering report on Rideau Hall work environment
- ↑ Payette is the one resigning — but Justin Trudeau has to wear it