ISS commander Koichi Wakata is now in space!

As I reported in the previous article (A Japanese house in space), a Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata went to space yesterday. He is in ISS now with his crews.

He said, "I am confident to make use of my expertise,
talent and experience to do a great job in space."

Look at his happy face!
Photo credit: JAXA

He will remain onboard the ISS for about six months until returning to the ground. In next March, Astronaut Wakata will be the first Japanese who is installed as the ISS Commander, and he conducts the six crews of Increment 39. He has to take care of all crews and ISS. But I think he will enjoy his responsible work in space. I wish I can go there and work with him.

Thank you so much!