- Preflight training enabled the ISS crew to effectively manage a medical emergency that led to an early return to Earth.
- This marks the first time an ISS crew has returned early due to a crew member’s health issue.
- Astronaut Yui Kimiya highlighted the importance of international cooperation and plans to support future Japanese space missions.

A: Hey Hana! Did you hear about Yui Kimiya, the astronaut?

B: No, what's up with him, Kenji?

A: He just came back from the International Space Station! But they had to come back early.

B: Oh no! Why? What happened?

A: Apparently, one of the astronauts got sick. It cut their mission short! They were up there since August.

B: Wow, that’s serious! Was everyone okay?

A: Yeah, thankfully! Yui said their pre-flight training really helped them handle it. He was surprised it worked so well.

B: That’s good to hear! So, they were all prepared for emergencies?

A: Exactly! Yui said they can handle anything. He thinks this early return is actually good experience for future space missions.

B: Really? Even though it was unexpected?

A: Yep! He also mentioned capturing a cargo ship from Japan with a robotic arm - that was a really proud moment for him!

B: Amazing! So many international partnerships involved, right?

A: Totally! He said it showed how important international cooperation is. He called it a “bright side of humankind.”

B: That's so cool! Is he done with space travel now?

A: He thinks so! But he wants to help train younger Japanese astronauts.