A: Hey buddy! Got some cool space news for ya!
B: Really? Spill it!
A: So, our man Onishi Takuya, he's up there commandin' the International Space Station!
B: No way! That's awesome! What's he doin' up there?
A: Well, he's helpin' out with some important stuff for Japan's space program. He's got four newbies on board, and he's coachin' 'em so they can pass on their knowledge to the next generation!
B: Wow, that sounds tough but rewarding!
A: Yeah, it is! But he says it's worth it. There are things you just can't observe or do on Earth because of gravity, and the station helps with experiments in a zero-gravity environment!
B: That makes sense, I guess. So what else does the station do?
A: Well, the results from those experiments help make life better on Earth! They also test technologies that could be used for future space missions!
B: Whoa, that's pretty cool! Any other Japanese astronaut news?
A: Yup! Another one, Kimiya Yui, is supposed to start his long-term stay next month! Onishi will come back after he hands over duties to Yui.
B: Nice! I hope they all have a great time up there! Keep me updated, buddy!
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Japanese astronaut Onishi Takuya says he will continue fulfilling his duties as commander of the International Space Station to help the development of Japan's space program.
Onishi arrived at the ISS aboard the private sector Crew Dragon spacecraft in March, beginning his second long-term mission. He spoke to Japanese media from the space station on Friday, Japan time.
Onishi said he recognizes it is his job to guide the four rookies on board, so they can pass on their expertise to the next generation.
He noted many phenomena and experiments are difficult to observe or perform on Earth due to gravity.
He said the ISS plays a significant part in using the results of experiments conducted in a microgravity environment to benefit life on Earth, and in verifying technologies that could lead to future space exploration.
Four private astronauts are also set to arrive at the station soon. Onishi said leading the ISS crew is challenging but a worthwhile task.
Another Japanese astronaut, Yui Kimiya, is scheduled to start his long-term stay as early as next month. Onishi is expected to return to Earth after handing over duties to Yui.
B: Really? Spill it!
A: So, our man Onishi Takuya, he's up there commandin' the International Space Station!
B: No way! That's awesome! What's he doin' up there?
A: Well, he's helpin' out with some important stuff for Japan's space program. He's got four newbies on board, and he's coachin' 'em so they can pass on their knowledge to the next generation!
B: Wow, that sounds tough but rewarding!
A: Yeah, it is! But he says it's worth it. There are things you just can't observe or do on Earth because of gravity, and the station helps with experiments in a zero-gravity environment!
B: That makes sense, I guess. So what else does the station do?
A: Well, the results from those experiments help make life better on Earth! They also test technologies that could be used for future space missions!
B: Whoa, that's pretty cool! Any other Japanese astronaut news?
A: Yup! Another one, Kimiya Yui, is supposed to start his long-term stay next month! Onishi will come back after he hands over duties to Yui.
B: Nice! I hope they all have a great time up there! Keep me updated, buddy!
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Japanese astronaut Onishi Takuya says he will continue fulfilling his duties as commander of the International Space Station to help the development of Japan's space program.
Onishi arrived at the ISS aboard the private sector Crew Dragon spacecraft in March, beginning his second long-term mission. He spoke to Japanese media from the space station on Friday, Japan time.
Onishi said he recognizes it is his job to guide the four rookies on board, so they can pass on their expertise to the next generation.
He noted many phenomena and experiments are difficult to observe or perform on Earth due to gravity.
He said the ISS plays a significant part in using the results of experiments conducted in a microgravity environment to benefit life on Earth, and in verifying technologies that could lead to future space exploration.
Four private astronauts are also set to arrive at the station soon. Onishi said leading the ISS crew is challenging but a worthwhile task.
Another Japanese astronaut, Yui Kimiya, is scheduled to start his long-term stay as early as next month. Onishi is expected to return to Earth after handing over duties to Yui.
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Japanese astronaut Onishi Takuya is commanding the International Space Station, coaching four rookie astronauts for Japan's space program. He emphasized that many phenomena and experiments are hard to observe or perform on Earth due to gravity. The station also helps conduct experiments to make
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Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250621_07/
Date: June 21, 2025
Created: 2025/06/23 07:10
Updated: 2025/12/08 03:35
Last Read: 2025/06/23 07:54