Call for use of the International Space Station experimental building "Kibo" August 31 5:30
A symposium was held to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the completion of the Japanese experimental building “Kibo” at the International Space Station. Astronaut Koichi Wakata said, “Orbit around the earth is a place for economic activities. I want them to use private companies with free ideas. "
This symposium marks the 10th anniversary of the completion of the Japanese experimental building “Kibo” at the International Space Station and the first launch of the space transport ship “Kounotori”. Opened 30 days.
At the symposium, a panel discussion was held with AXA staff and researchers participating in the International Space Station, including Japanese manned space activities centered on “Kibo” and replenishment of materials by “Kototori”. The history of this 10 years that has contributed to was introduced.
A researcher who raised a mouse with Kibo and examined changes in bone density, etc., can use the experiment in space to prevent aging, etc. I explained the significance.
In addition, Astronaut Koichi Wakata, director of JAXA, said, “I want to make the orbit around the earth with the International Space Station a place for economic activities. Private companies can use JAXA with free ideas. I want you to do it. "