Japan to Send Astronauts to Moon in Historic NASA Partnership

Under a new agreement, Japanese astronauts will land on the moon, marking the first non-American moonwalkers as part of NASA's Artemis program.

Japan and the United States have signed a new agreement allowing Japanese astronauts to land on the moon, utilizing a pressurized lunar rover provided by Japan.
The rover, named 'Lunar Cruiser,' is expected to enhance lunar exploration and support astronauts for up to 30 days on the lunar surface.
The exact timing of the Japanese astronauts' moon landing is contingent on meeting specific benchmarks and the progress of the Artemis missions.
This partnership marks a significant step in international collaboration in space exploration, aiming to establish a sustainable human presence on the moon.
Other nations, including Canada and the UAE, are also participating in the Artemis program, with roles in lunar orbit missions.