Before the recruitment of new astronauts will be held around autumn, JAXA = Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency will hold an event online and challenge diverse people as "diversity creates innovation". I called for you to do it.
This event was opened online by JAXA before recruiting new Japanese astronauts in the fall, and invited people who are active in various fields to give their opinions on the required human resources. I exchanged.
Among them, many participants commented that the selection method should be flexible and diverse human resources should be recruited. Astronaut Koichi Wakata said, "As with technology, the power of the team is also diverse. I think it will create innovation. It is important to break your shell and go outside, "he said, calling on people with diverse backgrounds to take on the challenge.
In addition, Kensuke Iwabuchi, head coach of the Japanese national team for rugby sevens, said, "When forming a team, it is necessary to have discussions with each other, and the most necessary ability at that time is the ability to accept other people." He talked about the qualities required.
The new aviator is a lunar exploration plan led by the United States and with Japan participating, and it is being considered to board a new space station that orbits the moon and to land on the moon.
JAXA has conducted five astronaut selection tests and selected 11 people, and this time, we are considering eliminating the requirement of "graduated from a science university or higher" as an application condition. I will.