Ep. 45: Mutta visits Sharon and learns of her lunar telescope project before receiving JAXA gear for Houston training.
Aired on February 17, 2013
Mutta visits Sharon, who is surprised by the peril Hibito faced. She shares that her astronomy team secured funding for a lunar telescope, a goal inspired by her late husband Shinichi, who named an asteroid after her before dying of illness. This news motivates Mutta to honor his promises to both Sharon and Hibito. Subsequently, Mutta and his companions receive their official JAXA jumpsuits. They are then informed that they will travel to Houston the following day to commence their joint astronaut training program.
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- Ep. 42 · Hibito Uses Last Flare for Heat and Discovers Astronaut Figure
- Ep. 43 · Hibito reflects on Brian's mentorship and finds a photo revealing a promise to the moon.
- Ep. 44 · Mutta's Theory Saves Hibito as Astronauts Return to Base
- Ep. 45 · Mutta visits Sharon and learns of her lunar telescope project before receiving JAXA gear for Houston training.
- Ep. 46 · Astronaut candidates reflect on last meals while Mutta causes a scene at the airport.
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- Ep. 48 · Astronaut candidates endure harsh desert survival training led by instructor Bold
- Ep. 49 · Nitta Assumes Leadership After Mutta Saves Team From Snake