• Becoming an Astronaut [interview with JAXA astronaut candidate Dr. Makoto Suwa]

  • Apr 1 2024
  • Length: 27 mins
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Becoming an Astronaut [interview with JAXA astronaut candidate Dr. Makoto Suwa]

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  • 🧑‍🚀 Have you ever wondered how to achieve your dream of becoming an astronaut? 🤔 Well, our special guest is one of the two latest astronaut candidates from JAXA (the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) Dr. Makoto Suwa. After his undergrad at UTokyo, he obtained a Ph.D. in Geosciences from Princeton University. He was working at the World Bank before joining JAXA in July 2023.

    In this episode:

    🌑Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut? 🛰️ 🔭What kind of training does one need? 💡 Discover the steps involved in becoming an astronaut, what skills are necessary, and more as Dr. Suwa sheds light on becoming an astronaut. 🌍 So, whether you're a curious mind or simply fascinated by the wonders of space, this episode is for you. 🔍 Don't miss out. Hit that play button!


    Guest: Dr. Makoto Suwa (https://www.linkedin.com/in/makoto-suwa-657b542a/)

    Host: Dr. Ravindra Palavalli-Nettimi (⁠⁠https://rvndrpn.wixsite.com/ravindra⁠⁠)

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    #space #JAXA #astronaut #research #scicomm #UniversityofTokyo #UTokyo #SchoolofScience

    Music: Incompetech.com
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