Space teaches gratitude, says Japanese female astronaut

Space teaches gratitude, says Japanese female astronaut

Mariecar Jara-Puyod, Let not the seemingly boundless outer space engulf man of his limitations but let it be a means to help him understand and clasp to his bosom his and others’ limitations. In the words of Japanese uchu hiko-shi (astronaut) Naoko Yamazaki: “Space teaches you equality, acceptance, resilience and patience. It also teaches you to be grateful. In space, we all have the same mission and goal to survive and succeed.” “Understanding each other and building unity is essential. Our life in space is supported by many people on the ground; acknowledging those people’s work and appreciating their contribution is important. If we unite our strengths to exchange our information, we can defeat challenges and overcome issues,” she also said. Among the ambassadors of the Japan Pavilion at the six-month Expo2020Dubai, Yamazaki is in town for the Oct. 17 to 23 “Space Week” theme. “It is exciting to be part of ‘Space Week’ at Expo 2020 Dubai. Through a strategic partnership (a Japanese rocket carried into space in 2018 the UAE’s first Earth observation satellite, Khalifasat and the UAE’s Hope Mars Probe took off from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Centre on July 20, 2020), the UAE and Japan have collaborated