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4 unusual facts about Julie Payette


Julie Payette

Payette flew on Space Shuttle Discovery from May 27 to June 6, 1999, as part of the crew of STS-96.

During her most recent mission Payette brought a signed sweater of the famed Montreal Canadiens star Maurice "The Rocket" Richard, stating she had brought "The Rocket" into the rocket to celebrate The Habs 100th year anniversary.

In 1982 she completed an International Baccalaureate Diploma at the United World College of the Atlantic in South Wales, UK.

Lennie Gallant

Canadian astronaut Julie Payette chose the album for the astronaut crew on their 16-day mission.



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