Akihiko Hoshide, a Japanese astronaut, held a press conference from space before leaving the International Space Station next month to return to Earth.
Akihiko Hoshide, a Japanese astronaut, has been staying at the International Space Station for a long time since April and served as the second Japanese captain, as well as the fourth extravehicular activity in total. , I am planning to leave the space station for the return to the earth on the 5th of next month.
On the night of the 28th, Mr. Hoshide held a press conference by connecting a line from space and said about his long-term stay for about half a year, "There were many unexpected things, but experienced and excellent crew members recognized the role of the team and moved. It's very memorable that everyone laughed a lot during meals and work. "
And, about the active space development by the private sector, such as Russian civilians visiting the space station on a spaceship to shoot a movie, "I learned that the era of private sector advancement into space has come. I felt it when I saw it. It is a very welcome thing, and I want many people to experience the universe, come up with ideas, and create a new culture. "
Finally, Mr. Hoshide said, "I feel that the universe has infinite possibilities. I want to get rid of the remaining work and hand it over to the next crew."