Regarding Mr. Akihiko Hoshide, a Japanese astronaut staying at the International Space Station, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Suematsu will leave the International Space Station on the 5th of next month, Japan time, to return to the earth. I made it clear.

Akihiko Hoshide, a Japanese astronaut, has been staying at the International Space Station for a long time since April, and will return to Earth around the beginning of next month after conducting four extravehicular activities. It was.



Regarding this, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Suematsu said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting that Mr. Hoshide boarded the second American civilian spacecraft "Crew Dragon" for the return to the earth, next month of Japan time. It was revealed that it was scheduled to leave the International Space Station on the 5th.



Minister Suematsu said, "We have successfully completed the important task of commanding the entire team of international astronauts. During the remaining period until the return to Earth, we will continue to work with tension and prepare for the return. I want you to proceed steadily. "