Canadian businessman and philanthropist Mark Pathy on being aboard the International Space Station
Mark Pathy, a Canadian businessman and philanthropist, arrived at the International Space Station last Saturday as part of the first fully commercial flight to the orbiting laboratory. Mr. Pathy, who is chief executive and chairman of the Montreal-based investment company Mavrik, is estimated to have paid about US$55-million to be a part of the 10-day mission, regarded as a milestone in the development of private space flight.
One of the coolest things by far was the initial launch. After all that training and anticipation and the multiple delays … to finally be in that seat and to feel the engine ignite and the thrust start to push us up off the launch pad. And then, a few minutes later, to reach space. That was unbelievable.I wasn’t really nervous. I was just looking forward to it.