Ep. 35: Kenji Reflects on His Past While Awaiting JAXA Astronaut Selection Results
Aired on December 2, 2012
Upon receiving a call from JAXA, Kenji reminisces about his previous life and career. Although he was content with his job, he harbored a desire for greater fulfillment. He remembers meeting his wife, Yuki, who introduced him to the astronaut selection program. This encounter motivated him to study diligently for his dreams, altering his daily routine. As the selection results are finally announced, Kenji discovers that he has successfully passed the examination. His family shares in his joy and relief at this significant achievement, marking a pivotal moment in his personal journey toward becoming an astronaut.
Episodes
- Ep. 31 · Mutta recalls Hibito's astronaut inspiration while Deneil reveals his past connection.
- Ep. 32 · Mutta stays in Houston while candidates return to Japan for moon landing results
- Ep. 33 · Hibito lands on the moon and performs a jump inspired by Mutta's message
- Ep. 34 · Hibito observes lunar surface details while Mutta navigates lottery luck and exam anxiety in Japan.
- Ep. 35 · Kenji Reflects on His Past While Awaiting JAXA Astronaut Selection Results
- Ep. 36 · Serika honors her father Rinpei Itou while reflecting on her childhood inspiration to become an astronaut.
- Ep. 37 · Mutta's anxiety eases as Hoshika reveals exam results in the park
- Ep. 38 · Mutta attends the conference, meets Serika and Kenji, and receives congratulations from Naoto and Yasushi.
- Ep. 39 · Astronaut training and lunar probe recovery mission with perception challenges