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Japan Launches Spy Satellite

February 02, 2015

Japan launched a spy satellite to supplement its two radar satellites.

Koichi Wakata Becomes First Japanese Commander of International Space Station

March 11, 2014

Koichi Wakata Becomes First Japanese Commander of International Space Station

The veteran astronaut, who previously served as flight engineer, will hold the post until mid-May.

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Koichi Wakata Becomes First Japanese Commander of International Space Station

Japan Will Cast a “Magnetic Net” for Space Junk

January 16, 2014

Japan Will Cast a “Magnetic Net” for Space Junk

JAXA has partnered with a fishing equipment company in an attempt to clean up orbiting debris.

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Japan Will Cast a “Magnetic Net” for Space Junk

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