A: Hey there! Did you catch any interesting news today?
B: Not really, what's up?
A: So, you know Ayu Yoneda, right? The Japanese astronaut? She gave an online lecture to folks in the US!
B: Oh yeah, she's training at that Space Center in Texas. What did she talk about?
A: Well, she showed how they simulate zero gravity in a big pool with spacesuits on. Crazy, huh?
B: Wow, that sounds intense! What else did she discuss?
A: She's also studying geology and astronomy alongside other astronauts. Since she's a doctor, she's interested in space medicine and how it affects the human body – stuff like accelerated aging and changes in eyesight.
B: That sounds really important! What else did Ayu say?
A: She told NHK that seeing other astronauts working hard makes her feel like she'll really go to space someday. The International Space Station is still operating until 2030, and she wants to get there before it ends!
B: Wow, that's ambitious! What else did she mention?
A: She also talked about the US-led lunar exploration project, Artemis. Apparently, having crew nearby inspires Japanese astronauts to dream of going to the moon. Ayu said she wants to keep questioning and learning as a doctor and an astronaut exploring distant space.
B: That's really cool! I can't wait to see what happens next with Ayu and the other astronauts!
B: Not really, what's up?
A: So, you know Ayu Yoneda, right? The Japanese astronaut? She gave an online lecture to folks in the US!
B: Oh yeah, she's training at that Space Center in Texas. What did she talk about?
A: Well, she showed how they simulate zero gravity in a big pool with spacesuits on. Crazy, huh?
B: Wow, that sounds intense! What else did she discuss?
A: She's also studying geology and astronomy alongside other astronauts. Since she's a doctor, she's interested in space medicine and how it affects the human body – stuff like accelerated aging and changes in eyesight.
B: That sounds really important! What else did Ayu say?
A: She told NHK that seeing other astronauts working hard makes her feel like she'll really go to space someday. The International Space Station is still operating until 2030, and she wants to get there before it ends!
B: Wow, that's ambitious! What else did she mention?
A: She also talked about the US-led lunar exploration project, Artemis. Apparently, having crew nearby inspires Japanese astronauts to dream of going to the moon. Ayu said she wants to keep questioning and learning as a doctor and an astronaut exploring distant space.
B: That's really cool! I can't wait to see what happens next with Ayu and the other astronauts!
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Summary
Japanese astronaut Ayu Yoneda delivered an online lecture in the U.S., discussing zero-gravity simulation techniques using large pools and spacesuits, as well as her studies in geology, astronomy, and space medicine. She expressed her ambition to travel to space before the International Space
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Category ID: conversation_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251019_10/#conversation
Date: Oct. 19, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-19
Created: 2025/10/19 17:10
Updated: 2025/12/07 23:56
Last Read: 2025/10/19 18:04