This month, astronaut Soichi Noguchi, who returned to Earth from the International Space Station, met for the first time after returning, saying, "I strongly felt that when the spacecraft landed on the surface of the sea, it returned to the'water planet'." I told you.
Astronaut Soichi Noguchi has been staying at the International Space Station since November last year, conducting activities such as growing plants in zero gravity and going out into outer space to install solar panels. Returned to the earth.
Mr. Noguchi met with three astronauts who returned together on the 6th, "The space shuttle and Soyuz of Russia that I boarded so far had a strong impact at the time of landing, but the new spacecraft landed on the sea surface. I felt only a small impact because it was watering, and I felt strongly that I was back on the "water planet" with the feeling of being shaken by the waves. "
Also, about Akihiko Hoshide's arrival at the International Space Station on the 24th of last month and the fact that two Japanese people stayed in space for the first time in 11 years, "It is a very good memory to spend a few days with Mr. Hoshide. I want you to do your best as a captain to the end. "
Currently, Mr. Hoshide is staying at the International Space Station for about half a year, but it has been decided that Mr. Koichi Wakata and Mr. Satoshi Furukawa will stay one after another from next year onward, and training on the ground has begun. I will.