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ddspaceman · « **Reply #1140 on:** 10/11/2025 02:51 am »

油井亀美也　Kimiya.Yui
@Astro_Kimiya
Translated from Japanese by Grok
This is Mount Fuji, which I photographed by waking up early this morning.
(In Japan time, it's the afternoon of yesterday)
It felt like she was waiting there, dressed in a white dress and hat, all dressed up, and it gave me a boost of energy before work.
It was a busy day, but thanks to this view, I feel like I managed to get through it lol.

https://twitter.com/Astro_Kimiya/status/1976783698822676971

ddspaceman · « **Reply #1141 on:** 10/11/2025 02:52 am »

油井亀美也　Kimiya.Yui
@Astro_Kimiya
Translated from Japanese by Grok
Thank you so much for introducing the work scene this time as well!

We prepared with the same gentleness and care as if handling a baby.

When the satellite-kun's launched safely and energetically, I felt happy and relieved at the same time.

Congratulations to all involved on the successful deployment!

Each and every step of yours is connecting to a bright future for Japan.

https://twitter.com/Astro_Kimiya/status/1976787047085134048

ddspaceman · « **Reply #1142 on:** 10/11/2025 02:55 am »

油井亀美也　Kimiya.Yui
@Astro_Kimiya
Translated from Japanese by Grok
Thank you for this interesting information as well!
Speaking of 2011, that was the year I was certified as an astronaut, and seeing this photo brought back memories from that time!
The data obtained by continuously conducting satellite Earth observation for a long time may have various applications beyond the contribution fields that have been considered so far, right?

JAXAサテライトナビゲーター
@satellite_jaxa
Translated from Japanese by Grok
【#Let's Feel the Earth Together】
This is an image taken by "#daichi" in 2011 of the Expo venue currently being held until 10/13 (left). Compared to Yui-san's image, you can see that the site of the Big Roof Ring is in the middle of reclamation.
The Daichi series is utilized in various fields such as map creation and updating, and grasping environmental changes. Details are below ↓
https://satnavi.jaxa.jp/ja/news/2025/05/22/10964/index.html

https://twitter.com/Astro_Kimiya/status/1976800110760919299

Targeteer · « **Reply #1143 on:** 10/11/2025 02:04 pm »

https://twitter.com/RussianSpaceWeb/status/1976719704426529197

ddspaceman · « **Reply #1144 on:** 10/12/2025 02:26 am »

油井亀美也　Kimiya.Yui
@Astro_Kimiya
Translated from Japanese by Grok
Hello everyone!
I believe it’s the first day of a three-day weekend in Japan, but many people might be affected by the typhoon.
Here’s the latest update on Typhoon No. 23, and it seems to be gradually approaching Kyushu.
It’s tough coming right after Typhoon No. 22, but please stay safe and enjoy the holiday while keeping an eye on the latest typhoon updates.

https://twitter.com/Astro_Kimiya/status/1976905010085872143

ddspaceman · « **Reply #1145 on:** 10/12/2025 02:28 am »

油井亀美也　Kimiya.Yui
@Astro_Kimiya
Translated from Japanese by Grok
Everyone,
Most of you are probably asleep, but here's a quiz.
The other day, when it passed near this island before I photographed the typhoon, I took this photo.
Question: What is the name of this island?
(This question is posed so that everyone can learn about this beautiful island.
It's an island in Japan, but I think few people get to see it.)

https://twitter.com/Astro_Kimiya/status/1977067656789561741

ddspaceman · « **Reply #1146 on:** 10/12/2025 02:44 am »

Jonathan McDowell
@planet4589
JAXA's J-SSOD-33 cubesat deployer flew to ISS on Cygnus NG-23. On Oct 10 the JRMS arm extracted it from the Kibo airlock and it ejected its 3 payloads: Kyushu Tech's YOTSUBA-KULOVER (at 0940 UTC), Chiba Tech's BOTAN and the e-kagaku Association's IWATU (both at 0950 UTC).

https://twitter.com/planet4589/status/1976656107641983419

ddspaceman · « **Reply #1147 on:** 10/13/2025 01:32 am »

油井亀美也　Kimiya.Yui
@Astro_Kimiya
Translated from Japanese by Grok
Hello, everyone!
I will continue to share the latest photos of Typhoon 23.
It seems to be located on the south side of Shikoku at the moment.
Previously, there were thick clouds on the south or west side of the center, but now it looks like they've moved to the north or east side.
Thinking of the people in its path, it pains my heart that this follows Typhoon 22...

https://twitter.com/Astro_Kimiya/status/1977254247038136820

ddspaceman · « **Reply #1148 on:** 10/13/2025 01:35 am »

油井亀美也　Kimiya.Yui
@Astro_Kimiya
Translated from Japanese by Grok
Good evening!
Today, I was able to take photos at Tanegashima Space Center.
When I think about how the launch preparations for HTV-X1 by the H3 Rocket No. 7 are steadily progressing right here, my heart swells with emotion.
I took the shots while imagining the many people working there.
We'll catch it firmly, so please proceed with your preparations with peace of mind!

https://twitter.com/Astro_Kimiya/status/1977335663013073062

ddspaceman · « **Reply #1149 on:** 10/13/2025 01:38 am »

油井亀美也　Kimiya.Yui
@Astro_Kimiya
Translated from Japanese by Grok
Good morning!

This is the latest photo of Typhoon 23.

It appears to be moving eastward while maintaining its strength.

I am very worried for the people of the Izu Islands, as they will be under this typhoon, I think...

Please take actions with safety as the top priority.

https://twitter.com/Astro_Kimiya/status/1977514950232007027

ddspaceman · « **Reply #1150 on:** 10/13/2025 02:43 am »

油井亀美也　Kimiya.Yui
@Astro_Kimiya
Translated from Japanese by Grok
These are photos taken before Typhoon 23.
The islands of Okinawa Prefecture and Kagoshima Prefecture were bathed in the morning sun, creating a beautiful scene.
From a perspective not directly overhead, the presence of Yakushima and Sakurajima in Kagoshima felt even more pronounced.

https://twitter.com/Astro_Kimiya/status/1977561390350217602

ddspaceman · « **Reply #1151 on:** 10/13/2025 11:02 am »

油井亀美也　Kimiya.Yui
@Astro_Kimiya
Translated from Japanese by Grok
Hello, everyone!

I'll share the time-lapse footage from when it passed over Japan around 13:40 Japan time.

The terrifying typhoon is also captured in it.

Even after the typhoon passes, there may be places where various effects like strong winds or ocean swells remain, so please be very careful!

https://twitter.com/Astro_Kimiya/status/1977638792107524466

Targeteer · « **Reply #1152 on:** 10/13/2025 12:05 pm »

Cosmonauts are doing Orlan suit checkout on SG-2. CAPCOM alerted the US crew that the checkout is expected to cause many cautions and warnings.

ddspaceman · « **Reply #1153 on:** 10/13/2025 10:26 pm »

大西卓哉（JAXA宇宙飛行士）Takuya Onishi
@Astro_Onishi
Translated from Japanese by Grok
Today, I returned to the JAXA Flight Director's console duties for the first time since my return.
I was looking forward to watching my fellow crew members at work, but the NASA/JAXA crew had a rest day today 😅
In the Russian segment, Sergei and Alexei were conducting inspections of the spacesuits in preparation for the upcoming extravehicular activity on Thursday.

https://twitter.com/Astro_Onishi/status/1977766283765858560

ddspaceman · « **Reply #1154 on:** 10/13/2025 10:59 pm »

油井亀美也　Kimiya.Yui
@Astro_Kimiya
Translated from Japanese by Grok
The name of this island, which many of you answered, was Okinotorishima.
If I am blessed with slightly better conditions, I think I can take more detailed photos, so I would like to try again.

https://twitter.com/Astro_Kimiya/status/1977834297223700848

ddspaceman · « **Reply #1155 on:** 10/13/2025 11:00 pm »

油井亀美也　Kimiya.Yui
@Astro_Kimiya
Translated from Japanese by Grok
This too received responses from many people, allowing many people to know the places I want to visit.
All of them are castles or castle ruins, and I would like to visit ①Hikone Castle and Sawayama Castle②Nagahama Castle③Azuchi Castle④Sakamoto Castle.
I also want to plan my trip with reference to recommendations from local people!

https://twitter.com/Astro_Kimiya/status/1977835617670295584

ddspaceman · « **Reply #1156 on:** 10/13/2025 11:03 pm »

油井亀美也　Kimiya.Yui
@Astro_Kimiya
Translated from Japanese by Grok
Good morning!

This week, considering the orbital conditions, my work, and bedtime, it seems difficult to take photos in Japan.

Instead, I think I'll end up doing other photo shoots and introductions.

Since I haven't introduced most of the photos I've taken so far, I might also introduce some past photos a little.

(These 4 photos were taken this weekend)

https://twitter.com/Astro_Kimiya/status/1977838737582408038

Targeteer · « **Reply #1157 on:** 10/14/2025 06:17 pm »

Another Dragon re-boost is enabled and will happen shortly. No time details from CAPCOM

ddspaceman · « **Reply #1158 on:** 10/15/2025 12:38 am »

JAXAきぼう利用ネットワーク
@JAXA_Kiboriyo
Translated from Japanese by Grok
#JAXA and #Tohoku Medical-Megabank have significantly renewed the Space Life Sciences Integrated Biobank "ibSLS" jointly constructed!
Newly incorporating mouse plasma metabolome data from breeding in artificial lunar gravity environments like "Kibo," expanding the human-mouse integrated database that connects space and ground research✨
https://megabank.tohoku.ac.jp/news/63348

https://twitter.com/JAXA_Kiboriyo/status/1977916354205471097

jcm · « **Reply #1159 on:** 10/15/2025 01:29 am »

Quote from: Targeteer on 10/14/2025 06:17 pm

Another Dragon re-boost is enabled and will happen shortly. No time details from CAPCOM

Planned time was 1812 UTC, dV 1.2 m/s. Any confirmation it happened?