1. Astronaut Onishi Takuya, who recently commanded the International Space Station (ISS), expressed his desire to join the US-led Artemis lunar exploration program.
2. During his five-month tenure on the ISS, Onishi carried out various scientific experiments and served as commander despite not getting to conduct a spacewalk.
3. Onishi emphasized the importance of team bonding among crew members, organizing weekly dinners and celebrating special occasions to foster unity amidst communication challenges between the US and Russian segments of the ISS. Additionally, he expressed a wish to apply his experiences to the Artemis program and pass them on to future generations.
2. During his five-month tenure on the ISS, Onishi carried out various scientific experiments and served as commander despite not getting to conduct a spacewalk.
3. Onishi emphasized the importance of team bonding among crew members, organizing weekly dinners and celebrating special occasions to foster unity amidst communication challenges between the US and Russian segments of the ISS. Additionally, he expressed a wish to apply his experiences to the Artemis program and pass them on to future generations.
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Japanese astronaut Onishi Takuya, who recently commanded the ISS, expressed interest in joining the US-led Artemis lunar exploration program. Despite not getting to conduct a spacewalk during his five-month tenure, he carried out various scientific experiments and emphasized team bonding among
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251003_18/#summary
Date: Oct. 3, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-03
Created: 2025/10/03 22:10
Updated: 2025/12/08 01:22
Last Read: 2025/10/04 20:38