US, Japan launch bid to put first Japanese astronaut on Moon - The Straits Times

The deal, which includes collaborating on human and robotic missions, is expected to be signed this year. . Read more at straitstimes.com.

TOKYO (BLOOMBERG) - The United States and Japan agreed to work to put the first Japanese astronaut on the moon, accompanied by an American astronaut, as the long-time allies develop a partnership aim… [+2786 chars]

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