Jan 23 (News On Japan) –
Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui has drawn widespread consideration for a sequence of posts showcasing breathtaking views from area, together with a video of the aurora that he shared on January twelfth shortly earlier than returning.
Commenting on the footage, Yui stated, “Maybe the sun worked extra hard knowing I would be returning soon, and I was able to capture a very beautiful aurora.”
His return was moved up sooner than deliberate attributable to well being issues involving a fellow astronaut, however Yui stated the decision-making course of itself could be worthwhile expertise for the way forward for human spaceflight.
Yui additionally revealed that this mission could have been his final flight, including that he hopes to concentrate on mentoring and coaching youthful astronauts going ahead.
He additionally famous that he feels sleep high quality may very well be higher in area.
Yui got here again to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) on January fifteenth, after spending about 5 months on the mission.
Source: FNN