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US, Japan to Announce Plans to Send Japanese Astronaut to Moon

The Artemis program plans to send US astronauts to the Moon in September 2026, the first crewed landing since the Apollo missions.
Japan will provide a pressurized lunar rover for the Artemis project, allowing astronauts to work for longer periods on the Moon.
Japan will land a national on the Moon in the future, pending achievement of important benchmarks, as part of collaboration with the US in lunar exploration.

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Japanese Astronaut To Be First Non-American To Set Foot On Moon

A lucky Japanese astronaut will become the first non-American to set foot on the Moon during one of NASA's upcoming Artemis missions, US President Joe Biden announced Wednesday. The offer to Japan -- an opportunity many nations have long dreamed of -- came as part of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's state visit, and as Washington seeks to strengthen ties with its key Asian ally. "Two Japanese astronauts will join future American missions, and one …

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USA Today

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Hindustan Times

Japanese astronaut to be first non-American to set foot on Moon

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The Washington Post

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Japanese astronaut to be first non-American to set foot on Moon

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Japanese astronaut to be first non-American on the moon

A Japanese astronaut will become the first non-American to set foot on the Moon during one of NASA's upcoming Artemis missions, US President Joe Biden announced.

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