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Now playing Next Space Japan's space agency reveals first astronaut recruits in 14 years The two trainees are expected to be certified as astronauts with JAXA, Japan’s space agency, as early as November. 01/02/2024
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Now playing Next Space Japan's precision moon lander hits target but appears upside-down Japan is the fifth country in history to reach the moon. 25/01/2024