Julie Payette is a Canadian Astronaut and Engineer who was named the 29th Governor-General of Canada (2017-21). From 2000-2007 she served as the Canadian Space Agency’s Chief Astronaut and joined the space shuttle Endeavour. In 2010, she received the Officer of the Order of Canada, and honorary doctorates from several Canadian universities.
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