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NASA, International Astronauts Address Students from New York, Ohio • May 16, 2025, 11:14 PM ET (NASA (.gov))
Japan remains committed to moon missions as Trump cuts NASA budget, JAXA chief says • May 15, 2025, 11:52 PM ET (Reuters)
Wednesday Boasted Health Scans in Space and More Dragon Cargo Stowage and Advanced Science Experiments for the Expedition 73 Crew • May 14, 2025, 10:31 AM ET (NASA (.gov))
NASA, International Astronauts to Connect with Students in Texas • May 1, 2025, 4:52 AM ET (NASA (.gov))

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Also Known As JAXA • Uchū Kōkū Kenkyū Kaihatsu Kikō
Date 2003 - present
Headquarters Tokyo
Areas Of Involvement space exploration • aviation
Related People Tachikawa Keiji

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