Akihiko Hoshide, a Japanese astronaut who arrived at the International Space Station on the 24th of Japan time, held a press conference from space with Soichi Noguchi, who was staying, and Mr. Noguchi gave "Tasuki" as a proof of taking over the work. I handed it over and encouraged Mr. Hoshide.
Akihiko Hoshide, a Japanese astronaut, arrived at the International Space Station on the second civilian spacecraft on the 24th of Japan time and started his stay for about half a year. We held a press conference from space.
Among them, Mr. Noguchi gave "Tasuki" to Mr. Hoshide as a proof of taking over the work, and said, "I am very happy to have a" Tasuki relay "between Japanese people," and encouraged Mr. Hoshide. I did.
Mr. Hoshide is scheduled to serve as the second captain of the Japanese population, and when he receives the "Tasuki", he says, "Experiments that will be useful to everyone on Earth will begin in earnest. I have a lot of experience, so I want to do my best with a smile. "
In addition, Mr. Hoshide said at the time of the launch of the private spacecraft, "I think it's smooth and it's okay for ordinary people to ride. The crew was screaming and enjoying themselves as if they were in an amusement park." I talked with humor.
Furthermore, it is the first time in 11 years since Mr. Noguchi and Mr. Naoko Yamazaki that the two Japanese will stay in space at the same time, and they said, "I am happy to be able to take over in my native language."
Mr. Hoshide will be appointed captain on the 28th, and Mr. Noguchi will return to Earth the next day.