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ISS Astronaut Activity Report, December 2003

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This is JAXA's December 2003 primary activity report on Japanese ISS astronauts. This month they continued to receive Russian and English language training and physical training. They also conducted technical operations, gave lectures, and accepted interviews from various media such as newspapers, TV, and magazines.

Joint Research Session on "Artistic Approaches to Space"

Astronaut Hoshide giving a lecture
Astronaut Hoshide giving a lecture
 
An artist with his sample, "Place of Mind"
An artist with his sample, "Place of Mind"

Astronaut Hoshide gave a lecture in a joint research session on "Artistic Approaches to Space" held at the assembly hall of Kyoto City University of Arts.

The research group of "Artistic Approaches to Space" works on a "MUSE Plan" which aims at implementing art projects in a space environment, mainly by utilizing the Japanese Experimental Module Kibo. Each project presented its latest research results achieved through cooperation with JAXA.

After giving his lecture, Astronaut Hoshide actually viewed samples made by the projects. One was entitled "Kokoro no ba (Place of Mind)"; it was an egg-shaped capsule embodying a space in which one can meditate while listening to cello music. Astronaut Hoshide tried it and said, "I felt like I was in space because I had no sense of perspective."

Astronaut Hoshide trying another sample, "Linus's Blanket" Astronaut Hoshide trying another sample, "Linus's Blanket" Astronaut Hoshide trying another sample, "Linus's Blanket"
Astronaut Hoshide trying another sample, "Linus's Blanket"

Inaugural Ceremony of Japan's Young Astronauts Club, Niigata Branch

Astronaut Sumino giving a lecture Astronaut Sumino and the new members of the club
Astronaut Sumino giving a lecture Astronaut Sumino and the new members of the club

Astronaut Sumino participated in the inaugural ceremony of the first Niigata branch of Japan's Young Astronauts Club. As vice commissioner of the club, she made a congratulatory speech and explained about astronaut training. She encouraged the youngsters with the message, "Please have interests in various things and give yourself time to cherish your dream." She answered questions from children one after another during the Q and A session.

Debriefing Session of the 18th Planetary Congress of the Association of Space Explorers

Astronaut Furukawa participated in a debriefing session held after the completion of the 18th Planetary Congress of the Association of Space Explorers entitled "Space and Education - For all of humankind." Astronaut Furukawa, who attended the congress in October 2003, gave his impression and opinion about the congress as one of the astronauts who gathered from all over the world.

Last updated: February 2, 2004

 
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