Biden says Japanese will be first non-American on Moon

Medical and Hospital News

Biden says Japanese will be first non-American on Moon

Biden says Japanese will be first non-American on Moon
by AFP Staff Writers
Washington (AFP) April 10, 2024

A Japanese person will be the first non-American to walk on the Moon, US President Joe Biden announced Wednesday during a state visit by Japan's prime minister.

US-Japan "ties stretch up to the Moon where two Japanese astronauts will join future American missions, and one will become the first non-American ever to land on the Moon," Biden said during a press conference.

The United States has set a goal of returning to the Moon for the first time since 1972. Only 12 people have walked on the Moon, all of them Americans and all white men.

Under the Artemis program of NASA, the United States has also set a goal of sending a woman and a person of color to the Moon.

The Artemis II mission expected in late 2025 will fly around the Moon. The program's third mission -- scheduled for the end of 2026 but facing possible further delays -- intends to land humans on the lunar surface.

Related Links
Mars News and Information at MarsDaily.com
Lunar Dreams and more

Subscribe Free To Our Daily Newsletters

RELATED CONTENT

The following news reports may link to other Space Media Network websites.

Chang'e 6 Mission to Include European Science Instruments
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 10, 2024
China's Chang'e 6 lunar mission is set to carry significant European scientific instruments, adding a layer of international collaboration to its ambitious objectives. The mission aims to collect samples from the less-explored lunar far side, a feat not yet accomplished by previous missions. The China National Space Administration highlights the inclusion of three European payloads. A radon measurement device from France's national space agency aims to assess lunar dust movement and volatile chemi ... read more

Who are Switzerland's victorious climate 'Elders'?

Taiwan's search dogs win hearts in search for quake victims

French state joins cash lifeline for Olympics tech firm Atos

Australia to appoint special adviser on probe over Gaza aid workers deaths

TrustPoint Secures AFWERX Phase II Contract for Advanced Navigation Solutions

GMV Spearheads ESA's Mission to Revolutionize Satellite Navigation with LEO Technology

Aerospacelab and Xona Unite to Transform Satellite Navigation

Genesis will measure Earth in millimetric detail from space

Schoningen Discoveries Highlight Wood's Vital Role in Early Human Technology

Activists slam new Hong Kong ID card policy for trans people

Paleolithic sites near water sources key to understanding early human hunting practices

No 'human era' in Earth's geological history, scientists say

Trillions of cicadas to swarm U.S.; first double-brood emergence in 200 years

The Buzz on Bugs: How Global Changes Affect Insect Biomass

Viral Discovery Offers Hope Against Destructive Amphibian Fungus

Rising temperatures upend migratory bird habitats in Albania

Latin America, Caribbean set for record dengue season

US conspiracy theorists monetize 'Disease X' misinformation

Malaria jab rollout in Cameroon a 'turning point': Gavi

US to restrict visas for 'multiple' Hong Kong officials

US outlet Radio Free Asia closes Hong Kong office over security law fears

Hong Kong scraps early release for national security convicts

China tries to block NGO tribute to dead dissident at UN

Hong Kong customs makes largest-ever gold smuggling bust

Indian navy says intercepted hijacked vessel near Somalia

Bodies of eight Chinese migrants found on beach in Mexico

Ecuador mayor killed amid anti-gang state of emergency

Subscribe Free To Our Daily Newsletters

The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2024 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. All articles labeled "by Staff Writers" include reports supplied to Space Media Network by industry news wires, PR agencies, corporate press officers and the like. Such articles are individually curated and edited by Space Media Network staff on the basis of the report's information value to our industry and professional readership. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Statement Our advertisers use various cookies and the like to deliver the best ad banner available at one time. All network advertising suppliers have GDPR policies (Legitimate Interest) that conform with EU regulations for data collection. By using our websites you consent to cookie based advertising. If you do not agree with this then you must stop using the websites from May 25, 2018. Privacy Statement. Additional information can be found here at About Us.