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Julie Payette
OC CQ
Payette in 2009
Governor General of Canada
Designate
Assuming office
October 2017
MonarchElizabeth II
Prime MinisterJustin Trudeau
SucceedingDavid Johnston
Personal details
Born (1963-10-20) October 20, 1963 (age 60)
Montreal, Quebec
NationalityCanadian
Children1
Alma mater
OccupationAstronaut, engineer
Space career
CSA astronaut
Time in space
25 days 11 h 57 min
Selection1992 CSA Group
MissionsSTS-96, STS-127

Julie Payette OC CQ (born October 20, 1963) is a Canadian businesswoman and former astronaut and engineer who is the Governor General-designate of Canada.[1][2][3] 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.

In July 2013, Payette was named chief operating officer for the Montreal Science Centre, and in April 2014, she was appointed a director of the National Bank of Canada.[4] On July 13, 2017, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Queen Elizabeth II had approved the appointment of Payette as the next Governor General of Canada, the 29th since Canadian Confederation.[1][2][5]

Education and early career

Payette was born on October 20, 1963 in Montreal, Quebec[6] and lived in the Ahuntsic neighbourhood, attending Collège Mont-Saint-Louis and Collège Régina-Assumpta.[7] [8] In 1982 she completed an International Baccalaureate diploma at the United World College of the Atlantic in South Wales, United Kingdom.

For her undergraduate studies, Payette enrolled in McGill University where she completed a Bachelor of Engineering degree in electrical engineering in 1986, after which she completed a Master of Applied Science degree in computer engineering at the University of Toronto in 1990. Her thesis focused on computational linguistics, a field of artificial intelligence.[7] [9][10]

Between 1986 and 1988, Payette worked as a systems engineer for IBM Canada's Science Engineering division. From 1988 to 1990, as a graduate student at the University of Toronto, she was involved in a high-performance computer architecture project and worked as a teaching assistant. At the beginning of 1991, Payette joined the Communications and science department of the IBM Zurich Research Laboratory in Switzerland, for a one-year visiting scientist appointment. When she returned to Canada, in January 1992, she joined the Speech Research Group of Bell-Northern Research in Montreal where she was responsible for a project in telephone speech comprehension using computer voice recognition.[11]

During 2010–2011, she worked at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C. and was also a scientific delegate to the United States for the Quebec Government.[12] [13][14] For the next three years, Payette was CEO of the Montreal Science Centre of the Société du Vieux-Port de Montréal.[15] During that time, she was also a Vice President of the Canada Lands Company. [16][17]

Payette has served on boards of directors, at Queen's University, Canada's Own the Podium Olympic program, Montréal Science Centre foundation, Robotique FIRST Québec, Drug Free Kids Canada, the Montreal Bach Festival, the National Bank of Canada, Développement Aéroport Saint-Hubert de Longueuil, and others. She was recently appointed to the International Olympic Committee's Women in Sports Commission.[14][18] She is a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec and a fellow of the International Academy of Astronautics. As well, Payette is a member of the Faculty of Engineering Advisory Board of McGill University.[14]

CSA career

Mission specialist Julie Payette

Payette was selected by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) as one of four astronauts from a field of 5,330 applicants in June 1992. After undergoing basic training in Canada, she worked as a technical advisor for the Mobile Servicing System, an advanced robotics system and Canada’s contribution to the International Space Station.[19] In 1993, Payette established the Human-Computer Interaction Group at the Canadian Astronaut Program and served as a technical specialist on the NATO International Research Study Group on speech processing.

In preparation for a space assignment, Payette obtained her commercial pilot licence and logged 120 hours as a research operator on reduced gravity aircraft. In April 1996, Payette was certified as a one-atmosphere deep sea diving suit operator. Payette obtained her captaincy on the CT-114 Tutor military jet at CFB Moose Jaw in February 1996 and her military instrument rating in 1997. Payette has logged more than 1,500 hours of flight time,[9] including 600 hours on high performance jet aircraft.

Payette reported to the Johnson Space Center in August 1996 to begin mission specialist training. After completing one year of training, she was assigned to work on the Mobile Servicing System.[20] Payette completed the initial astronaut training in April 1998.[21]

Spaceflight experience

Payette operating the Canadarm in 2009

Payette served as chief astronaut for the Canadian Space Agency from 2000 to 2007. She also worked as capsule communicator at the Mission Control Center in Houston for several years, including the return to flight mission STS-114. She was lead capsule communicator during STS-121.[9]

STS-96

Payette flew on the Space Shuttle Discovery from May 27 to June 6, 1999, as part of the crew of STS-96. During the mission, the crew performed the first manual docking of the shuttle to the International Space Station, and delivered four tons of logistics and supplies to the station. On Discovery, Payette served as a mission specialist. Her main responsibility was to operate the Canadarm robotic arm from the space station.[22] The STS-96 mission was accomplished in 153 orbits of the Earth, traveling over six million kilometres (3,700,000 mi) in 9 days, 19 hours and 13 minutes. Payette became the first Canadian to participate in an ISS assembly mission and to board the Space Station.[19]

STS-127

Payette visited the space station again in 2009 as a mission specialist aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour during mission STS-127 from July 15–31, 2009, and was the flight engineer and lead robotic operator during the mission.[23] At that time, Robert Thirsk was a member of Expedition 20 on the space station. It marked the first time two Canadians were in space.[24]

During her second mission, Payette brought a signed sweater of the famed Montreal Canadiens player Maurice Richard, stating she had brought Richard, who was known as "The Rocket", into the rocket to celebrate the hockey team's 100th anniversary.[25]

Governor General

Payette is set to become the 29th Governor General of Canada, as announced on July 13, 2017, by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. She will be the fourth woman in this role which, according to Maclean's, is expected to commence in the fall of 2017 after the completion of briefings from the incumbent, David Johnston.[26] After the announcement was made, Johnston issued a statement congratulating Payette and welcoming "a Canadian of extraordinary achievement, admired by all".[27]

Personal life

Payette is fluent in French and English, and can converse in Spanish, German, Italian and Russian. She plays the piano and has sung with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, Tafelmusik Chamber Choir and several others.

Payette has been married and divorced twice. Her first marriage was to engineer François Brissette,[28][29] and her second was to test pilot Billie Flynn.[30][31]

Honours

Several notable Canadians, including Payette (right back), carrying the Olympic flag at the 2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Vancouver

Honours appearing in the Canadian order of precedence are:

Officer of the Order of Canada 2010
National Order of Québec 2000
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal 2012

Upon her elevation to Governor General, Payette will become the Chancellor and Principal and extraordinary Companion of the Order of Canada.

She holds 27 honorary doctorates,[32] NASA's Exceptional Service Medal and was inducted into the Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame.[18] Among the more notable honorary degrees, she has received:

Payette assisted in the carrying of the Olympic flag in the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia.

On September 6, 2011, Payette was honoured with the opening of Julie Payette Public School in Whitby, Ontario.[36]

In the science-fiction novel The 13th Day of Christmas by Robert Blevins, the main character 'Anna Johnson' was based on Payette. The book is about a first mission to Mars, done jointly by the Canadian Space Agency and NASA. Payette received a copy of the book in paperback.[citation needed]

References

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  4. ^ National Bank of Canada (May 23, 2014). "Appointment Notice Julie Payette". The Globe and Mail.
  5. ^ "Prime Minister Trudeau announces The Queen's approval of Canada's next Governor General". pm.gc.ca. Government of Canada. July 13, 2017.
  6. ^ "Biography of Julie Payette". Canadian Space Agency. September 10, 2013.
  7. ^ a b "Determination, generosity and spaghetti sauce: Meet Canada's new GG". CBC News. July 14, 2017.
  8. ^ "Julie Payette – Celebrating Women's Achievements". collectionscanada.gc.ca. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
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  10. ^ Flavelle, Dana (February 1, 2009). "Blasting off into space with Massey mementoes". Toronto Star. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
  11. ^ Hélèna Katz (2000-04-20). "Julie Payette: Right where she belongs". McGill Reporter. Archived from the original on 2016-09-09. Retrieved 2017-07-12. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ "Featured Alumni". University of Toronto. November 28, 2013.
  13. ^ "Former Public Policy Scholar Canada: Julie Payette". Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. 2011.
  14. ^ a b c "Biography of Julie Payette, OC, CQ". Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada. July 13, 2017.
  15. ^ "Julie Payette leaving job as director of Montreal Science Centre". Montreal Gazette. The Canadian Press. October 13, 2016. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
  16. ^ Raymond, Katharine (March 2, 2017). "Julie Payette". Canadian Encyclopedia.
  17. ^ "Former astronaut Julie Payette will be Canada's next Governor General". Toronto Star. July 13, 2017.
  18. ^ a b Scotti, Monique (July 13, 2017). "Julie Payette: Meet Canada's next governor general". Global News. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
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  20. ^ Ellis, Lee (2004). Who's Who of NASA Astronauts. River Falls, Wisconsin: Americana Group Publishing. p. 146. ISBN 0966796144.
  21. ^ Melady, John (2009). Canadians in Space: The Forever Frontier. Toronto: Dundurn Press. p. 137. ISBN 978-1-55002-940-6.
  22. ^ "Inventive Women Biographies: Julie Payette". Archived from the original on 2009-02-17. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  23. ^ NASA (2008). "NASA Assigns Crews for STS-127 and Expedition 19 Missions". NASA. Archived from the original on 2017-06-08. Retrieved February 11, 2008. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  24. ^ Melady, John (2011). Maple Leaf in Space: Canada's Astronauts. Toronto: Dundurn Press. p. 136. ISBN 978-1-55488-752-1.
  25. ^ "Payette to carry piece of Ottawa Valley legend into space". CTV News. June 13, 2009. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
  26. ^ "Julie Payette named Governor General". Maclean's. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  27. ^ "Message Following the Announcement of Canada's 29th Governor General". The Governor General of Canada. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  28. ^ Branswell, Brenda (May 17, 1999). "Ambition accomplished: The multitalented Julie Payette joins the roll of Canadian space travellers". Maclean's. Toronto.
  29. ^ "Payette, Julie". Encyclopedia Astronautica. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
  30. ^ Siekierski, BJ (July 18, 2017). "PMO has no comment on Julie Payette's expunged 2011 assault charge". iPolitics. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
  31. ^ Proulx, Boris (July 19, 2017). "Julie Payette a déjà été accusée aux États-Unis". Le Journal de Montréal. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
  32. ^ "Biography of Julie Payette, OC, CQ". pm.gc.ca. Government of Canada. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
  33. ^ Kenney, Trevor (July 20, 2009). "Sighting schedule for space shuttle". University of Lethbridge. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
  34. ^ "2010 Honorary Degree Recipients:Dr. Julie Payette, O.C., C.Q." 2010. Archived from the original on 2016-03-16. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  35. ^ "Honorary Degree Citation – Julie Payette". 2010. Archived from the original on 2015-10-02. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  36. ^ "Canadian astronaut Julie Payette on hand to launch Whitby school named for her". Durham District School Board News. 2012. Archived from the original on 2013-04-01. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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